Emo healh
Thu, November 12, 2009 8:41 PM
so i am referred to a therapist. I dont know if i should go. I need to go, i have alot of anxeity and ..just wondering if you think depression and anxity meds will help with uc and crohns...I know i need to see some one but im embarassed to go and talk to someone. ..you think acupuncture works??.. i need a whole lifesyle change..anything to keeep me healthy..
Joined Oct 25, 2009
Thu, November 12, 2009 1:00 AM
Reply posted for lindsay13.
I thought about my response, and really did NOT mean to discourage you at all. What you do need to find is a therapist who understands the nature of the disorder, and how it impacts the mood. There are many therapists out there who do not understand the correlation between physical and emotional. Perhaps your local CCFA chapter, or your GI doctor, could provide you with a really good referral. It's really important to have someone to share your feelings with....lots of luck.
lorraineJoined Nov 4, 2009
Thu, November 12, 2009 1:00 AM
Reply posted for lindsay13.
There are no meds that cure mood disorders. It's learning how to look at how to look at how to things differently. Now, that is the perfect therapeutic response. I am also the mother of a son who is probably has the diagnosis of IBD, and the daughter of a mother who has an ileostomy from UC. Right now, my fear of my son's diagnosis is heightened, because of my mother's experience. They would probably label this post-traumatic disorder. I could use a little therapy myself, lolol.
lorraineJoined Nov 4, 2009
Tue, November 10, 2009 4:40 PM
Reply posted for lindsay13.
This is the best thing you could do for yourself. My flares are directly related to stress filled events.(Financial difficulties, relationships in the family, relationships with kids and just the guilt that you can't do everything anymore). There is so much pain that you think you are crazy.
I was told that after a person has been having chronic pain for a long time, the brain and nerve system changes. Pains that you could handle under normal circumstances are amplified. The medication that a therapist can give you can help get this system into sync.
They really do work and I think they have helped me stay into remission but when there is a death in the family or something catastrophic I normally have to go through a med change. It takes time to find a good fit with the meds and therapist. Make sure you find someone who understands chronic pain and how this effects your entire life.
Another of my major stressors is that I am retired with UC and other things. After you spend $2800.00 in meds you go into a donut hole with medicate. Then you must pay almost $4000 out of pocket until your coverage starts again. I am always worried about where my meds will come from. Friends and family share our meds. Who would think it would come to this! ssabati32738@aol.com
Joined Nov 9, 2009
Tue, October 27, 2009 12:00 AM
Reply posted for lindsay13.
I think both depression and anxiety are common when dealing with a chronic illness.
You have the referral, what do you have to lose? Go. See what they have to say. Many times just talking with someone that can relate to what you are going through can help.
I'm not sure of your ability to exercise, but I find it to be a great stress reliever.
Whatever you do, keep positive. It will get better.
Lizzies Mom
Joined Sep 9, 2009