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Needing some support


Wed, December 14, 2016 9:58 PM

Hi, Im Karli, 21 years old. New to this site but not new to Crohns disease. Currently having severe anxiety and depression issues and needing someone to talk to who understands what I go through everyday. Would love to be able to create friendships and share the ups and the downs.

FPO crohns2015
Joined Dec 14, 2016

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Wed, January 25, 2017 8:03 PM

 Reply posted for crohns2015.

I would love to talk if you ever need someone to talk to. You can e-mail me at kristenleedwyer@yahoo.com or find me on Facebook under Kristen Dwyer! I was diagnosed with Crohns when I was 17 and I will be 21 next month. I know EXACTLY what you are going through. No one understands what we are going through unless they are going through the same or similar condition. When I was first diagnosed I actually came across this forum and found a few people that were my age that I could talk to and it helped me significantly through the beginning of Crohns.

FPO kristendwyer
Joined Jul 6, 2017

Thu, January 19, 2017 9:39 AM

 Reply posted for ami.

Ami,
I am with you in knowing my family is there to support me but somehow still feel like i am alone and isolated when it comes to dealing with this disease and the emotions that come with it


FPO k8p
Joined Jan 19, 2017

Thu, January 19, 2017 9:36 AM

 Reply posted for crohns2015.

Hi Karli,

I am also 21, also new to this site, but not new to this lifestyle.
i'd be hapy to chat

FPO k8p
Joined Jan 19, 2017

Thu, January 05, 2017 9:08 PM

 Reply posted for crohns2015.

Im with ya.. 41 diagnosed in 2003 Crohns.. The depression/anxiety severe weightloss/fatigue --I think im going crazy sometimes...single mom- working full time, college full time and have 2 young children...   Some days I feel like I can take on the world, others I just want to hide in bed and never come out... have no appetite, desire to eat..Dr is saying if I dont gain weight he is going to put me in hospt.. I just cant eat much-makes me sick to my stomach and I throw up or get stomach cramps.
To anyone wanting to talk - my email is danni0875@ yahoo 

FPO kylie49117
Joined Jan 5, 2017

Wed, January 04, 2017 2:09 AM

I'm sorry for you hear that. i actually just joined this message board for support as well.

i was diagnosed in 2012 with uc and even after 5 years i still carry some emotional burden. it's difficult to live with any type of chronic illness at times. i feel anxious and depressed as well. it takes a huge adjustment towards your life living with this horrid illness. i have pancolitis. i've been in and out of hospitals for last 5 years and dealt with other medical problems as well. i was lucky to get through college and as i looked back i had no idea how i even survived. i dropped couple of semesters because i started flaring in the middle of them.

anyway, i feel like i don't have enough emotional support myself. my family has been great support system for me but i still for isolated and depressed with this disease. i hope connect with other people who has gone through this type of *** (no pun intended)

FPO ami
Joined Jan 4, 2017

Mon, December 19, 2016 1:08 PM

 Reply posted for crohns2015.

Hi There Karli, 

I am in the same boat actually (not to mention I had discontinued taking my anxiety/depression pills about 2 weeks before this last flare-up). I am not sure if there is some way we can exchange contact information, but I am definitely open to building a friendship. I am new to the community and have been really wanting to express my feelings with someone who truly understands. 

FPO gemini21
Joined Dec 16, 2016