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I agree that David's "buddy" is totally off. I agree with the previous posters that the unpredictable nature of Crohn's, the pain, and other aspects of the illness can contribute to feeling depression, anxious, and just plain awful. For me, THIS is when seeing a counsellor has been helpful. Not...

What a tough day, Jill. You didn't do anything wrong. Even if you were more adventurous in your eating, the only way you can know which foods your body is tolerating right now is by trying. You're a star for getting through a hard day away from home and helping your family celebrate having a new...

Hi again: Flexibility depends on your institution and your program. Larger universities will offer more sections of the same courses, so you would have more choice. Certain programs (sometimes Education, Nursing programs, for example) will require you to take specific courses at specific times...

Hi: In addition to the routine (an excellent idea from previous posters), would it be possible for you to rearrange your sleep schedule so that you wake up, say, 3 hours before class, or however much time you need?

Nonsense, you both twang. :) At today's Street Performer's Festival I saw a show by a man from Sydney (he comes to the festival every year and is a personal favourite). He fits himself through a squash racket and juggles with a chainsaw. And he has a lovely twang. Happy to hear that you are...

Dear Abby, Here is a link to a pretty commonly used screen to help you see if your feelings and behaviours might indicate depression: http://www.med.umich.edu/cancer/prevention/depinventory.pdf If you think you might have depression, please do speak with a trained psychologist, your family...

David, sounds like you've got a fire lit under you. If you're thinking that, as a group, we might take some action...I'm in! Also, I regularly review articles submitted for publication to conferences (including one conference in the medical field), and psychology journals, and occasionally...

Wow, wow, wow, hurray for you, Andrea!

I have not seen the survey, but I am often exasperated when I read surveys (including the ones that I created early on in grad school, lol) -- so common for researchers to ask the questions that *they* think are important or that they think will avoid any controvery (like your topic)...

Your heart is beautiful, Andrea. All of you is. Praying that your beautiful heart is well enough for you to continue treatment.

Oh, dear. Thank you for the update, Dusty. Hugs to you, Andrea. One moment at a time.

Glad to hear all this good news! Welcome back.

Hi, Tess Mmmm, I love pizza. I used to make it with whole grains, farm fresh vegetables, etc., pre-Crohn's. However, I was delighted to learn that even an ultra low fibre diet (as my GI has recently required due to narrowing of the intestines) does permit 60% whole wheat, which is better than...

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This is all so sad.:( Keep on plugging away -- you're clearly an experienced problem solver and you will get this worked out. So hard when the least help seems available to those who need it most. You'd think governments (not only US -- Canadian and I'm sure other gov'ts have their downfalls in...

Crabbers, what a crummy time for you two. In Canada, people who are unemployed can often (sometimes?) get assistance with retraining such as going to college or an approved job training program. Funds or training can even be available for people interested in starting a new business -- they'll...

I hope you find good advice, Sweetie (am sure you will)...and get this infection cleared ASAP.

Praying for comfort through this difficult journey, Andrea and family.

I like tea tree oil! Okay, next idea. Can you call your doc and ask if you can have a prescription, with refills, for the treatment, if that is cheaper than paying out of pocket? If nothing else, this might prompt her to look more closely at what could be causing so many infections --- "hmmm...

Made. My. Day.