Paranoid
Sun, January 29, 2017 5:26 PM
Hey guys, Can anyone suggest ways to ease my mind during all of this. I have been diagnosed with chrons the summer I left for college (3 1/2 years ago) and it's been difficult trying to understand this disease on my own. I have had a lot of infections and have been hospitizaled various amount of times due to complications regarding Chrons. I have turned into a PARANOID person. I constantly panic that I'm going to get sick or have a weird infection that I don't know about. I recently started to feel all the emotions about this disease that I have tried to suppress the past couple of years because I didn't want it to effect me socially. Now that I have grown up a little more and realized that my health is the most important thing in my life, I'm scared. I feel as though there is always something going on in my body that doesn't add up, whether it be a rash around my mouth or lingering lymph nodes in my neck. I'm on prozac and it definitely has helped, but my constant fear of contracting something or that my body is constantly dying still remains in my head. If anyone has some pointers, they would be much appreciated. :)
cs2317Joined Jan 29, 2017
Mon, March 13, 2017 2:27 PM
Reply posted for cs2317.
I've been dealing with Chron's for 33 years now. Surgeries, medications, exhaustion and anxiety are all part of this insane illness.
I was 20 when I was diagnosed and had my first surgery at 22 - a bowel resection, due to a grapefruit growth blockage.
I want to tell you that you can survive this. That life WILL go on. You may never feel like you did before you were diagnosed, but you will get to what I call "Your Normal". I've lived "My Normal" life - been married, divorced, have 2 gorgeous girls who make me a proud Mom every single day. I work - I exercise - bike ride, hike. I love going to the beach and just taking in the salt air. Your life will take planning and a will to not let this beat you.
I write this to share my story. To tell you that there are plenty of days where I just can't. There will be plenty of days when you can't either. But those are just days. Not your life. Take one day at a time. Realize that you are you and are absolutely awesome as you are. This site and support groups are very helpful. Even counseling can help. Unfortunately we will never be the general population's view of normal - but never mind that. We are AWESOME! and you will get through this and live the life you were meant to!
Joined Jul 11, 2014
Sun, January 29, 2017 7:46 PM
Reply posted for cs2317.
My son is the same way. If you look at other comments here they are all similar. I am looking for help for my son because he wont even see a doctor. I would like to see a chat so all could talk and help one another.
Mom of son diagnosed 6 yrs ago. Now 26
momebacJoined Dec 14, 2015