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Managing stressful situations and Crohn's

Mon, November 15, 2010 12:41 AM

Hi everyone, my name is Katie and I have had Crohn's for 6 years now. I initially flared up horribly. I was in the hospital for a month and half and battled my last years in high school with a steroid moon face and constant stress and pain.

Lately, I have been better until I had an accident. I had to go to the bathroom and it was an emergency and I tried to get to the nearest bathroom while driving. I simply could not make it and had to pull over in a parking lot. It was mortifying and left me feeling embarassed, scared and stressed. Ever since then I am constantly terrified, a feeling I thought I got rid of, and get nervous so often and feel like it will be another emergency and when I get somewhere, it ends up not being one. But I am going crazy feeling so scared it is going to happen again. Anyone have any advice on how to deal with it? Please!!!

ktsah
Joined Mar 16, 2009

Fri, November 19, 2010 8:31 AM

Reply posted for ktsah.

Glad to help. Good luck.

Lizzies Mom

lizzies mom
Joined Sep 9, 2009

Fri, November 19, 2010 1:00 AM

Reply posted for ktsah.

For peace of mind wear a couple of pads side by side while you are travelling. Just thin ones will do.

lca
Joined Oct 12, 2008

Thu, November 18, 2010 6:53 PM

Reply posted for Lizzies Mom.

Thank you so much, you have no idea how much this helps! I am going to try all of that, definitely having something just in case helps me too.

ktsah
Joined Mar 16, 2009

Wed, November 17, 2010 6:20 PM

Reply posted for ktsah.

There are lots of things you can try. You need to try to put your mind at ease. I use a alternative the homeopathic approach often. Try adding a sachet of lavender essence to your car. You would be surprised how much aroma therapy can help w/ various things, not just nerves. Another thing you might try is something to keep your mind occupied when driving.......soothing music, or even a learning cd (foreign language). We play different car games w/license plates, car colors, etc. (but I'm trying to keep my 10 y/o occupied, a bit different). Also, pack a hot cup of tea. Chamomile, ginger, peppermint -- something that may have a soothing affect. Lastly, I have a survival bag packed in our cars. A complete set of clothes, towels, wipes, trash bag, everything that we may need. Just having this on hand puts my mind at ease.

I hope this helps.

Lizzies Mom

lizzies mom
Joined Sep 9, 2009

Tue, November 16, 2010 12:08 AM

Reply posted for ktsah.

Hi Katie,

I have also had Crohn's for 6 years. I had surgery early last year and I have been doing great. However, despite that, I still have the issues of which you speak. I always think I am going to go at any moment. You are not alone. I have started to really pay attention to the way the food I eat affects me. I know that there are some food that give me that feeling more than others, so when I am going out or will be driving around, I stay away from those things. Good luck

kawaiir
Joined Sep 25, 2008

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