Coping with Chronic Illness and Crohn's Disease

Anger, Denial, Acceptance, Frustration, Self-Pity - we've experienced all of these feelings. This Video shares some tips on how I have used the Support of my Friends and Family to NEVER get "Angry" and focus on MOVING FORWARD - no matter what. At times, I do get Frustrated and I Cry - but I try to nevertheless maintain a positive perspective. After all, why let the illness get you down and then have THAT as an additional symptom? I know, "easier said than done," but you'd be surprised at the power of your "Attitude."

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• Crohn's
• Disease
• Pain
• Management
• Chronic
• Illness
• Medical
• Health
• Physician
• Doctor

[KellyMcCulley]

hello, I am doing research on chronic illness. I came across your video and I really enjoyed it. Your funny, brave, smart, and basically full of fantastic advice for life in general. I have medical issues that I have dealt with for many years, but I never sat down to think the 'strategies' of life with these challengese through. I deal well with them naturally because I am 'hardy', Most people never know how weak, tired, and next to death I feel, because I am crazy! Thanks for making me think.

[MsMagicalCat]

Thanks,,I have AS+have Crohns +eye stuff with it.. I accept it,get really tired+accomodate. What you said about "survival mode" I've been in that since last Dec,I,had to move home 250m away alone too,I found it's other people who get angry with me,I get "punished"for being ill..lol.My family/friends have turned their back on me because I'm getting sick,ignorant I guess?

I've one REAL friend who sticks by me like glue:)) I just try+live in the now,I'm Sophie+I'm NOT a disease..stay well,thanks

[ThePppppanda]

this video saved my life

[silver760]

I did the same at the begining of my problems,I denied it and ploughed on,doing the same things and pretending things were ok,I ended up making myself worse by pushing myself too hard for two years before I was defeated defeat by it I decided I had better pay attention as to what was going on and help myself.I still do stupid things like eating a meal I know will cause me severe suffering for 3 days or more.Things are still getting worse though as time goes on though.