I just found this forum and I'm hoping someone can help me. I have Crohn's (34 years) and am very depressed. I don't know where to turn. If anyone out there's willing to listen and possibly help or tell me how they got through dark days, I would really appreciate it. Thank you in advance.
Crohn's Disease makes me feel depressed
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Welcome to the club!! Im sorry that your so down, just know that your NOT alone. Everyone on this forum is super nice and really supportive. A lot of us take meds for depression or anxiety, so maybe something to consider. Dont be shy, ask your questions, vent your frustrations and address your fears....your not alone!! Welcome again, and good luck~
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By coming to the forum you have joined a family, and family stick together through thick and thin, ups and downs 
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we all have been there and will be there again, one day or another. I know what gets me through these times is to know I have made some great friends here and the advise they give. Sometimes it is technical or medical, other times it is just talking to someone who understand what I am going through.
Keep your head up and remember instead of the cup being half full, we like to think the toilet is half full. (ok, sick joke)
Keep your head up and remember instead of the cup being half full, we like to think the toilet is half full. (ok, sick joke)
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Hi Musique, welcome to the forum. As the others have said, we all support each other here. When it feels like nobody understands what I'm going through, I can come on here and talk with many people who have been through the exact same things and can give advice or just listen to me vent. Please stick around, we'd love to get to know you and support you in any way we can.
As for how I personally get through the dark days, sometimes it isn't easy. I've been trying to be thankful for what I've got, rather than focusing on the negative. I have a wonderful husband, a nice home, a good job, great friends. Even on the really bad days, I can still be thankful for the small things like a purring cat on my lap, a lovely cup of hot tea, my favorite movies, the sun shining in through my window.
Bev mentioned that a lot of us take meds for anxiety and/or depression, and that may be something you should look into as well. In fact, I believe I once read that depression and anxiety are considered symptoms of IBD. So don't feel bad if you need to take something for depression, it is a legitimate symptom and not something you may be able to "fix" on your own. Good luck to you and please continue to let us know how you're doing.
As for how I personally get through the dark days, sometimes it isn't easy. I've been trying to be thankful for what I've got, rather than focusing on the negative. I have a wonderful husband, a nice home, a good job, great friends. Even on the really bad days, I can still be thankful for the small things like a purring cat on my lap, a lovely cup of hot tea, my favorite movies, the sun shining in through my window.
Bev mentioned that a lot of us take meds for anxiety and/or depression, and that may be something you should look into as well. In fact, I believe I once read that depression and anxiety are considered symptoms of IBD. So don't feel bad if you need to take something for depression, it is a legitimate symptom and not something you may be able to "fix" on your own. Good luck to you and please continue to let us know how you're doing.
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Hi Musique. I've not been a member long but have found this site to be chock full of wonderfully caring and supportive people. Welcome.
Hi Musique - I am new to the group as well, but have found that reading through the stories and posts reminds me that I am most definitely not alone. Not only that, but there are really wonderful people here who all want to help and support eachother. Always feel free to reach out, even if it simply for moral support. Also, do not feel embarrased that you are depressed. Talk to your doctor. Hang in there!
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Thank you to all for reading and responding. 'm on 40 mg a day of prednisone and everything was going reaaly well until I wanted to have surgery to close up what I thought was a small opening where I'd had numerous episiotomy's during childbirth. It was closed in 1999 when I had a hysterectomy and everything went well.
This time the surgeon found it was two anal fistulas and put 2 seton drains in last July. I had those for 3 months and it wasn't so bad. He removed them on Oct. 1st and my life has been hell since then. He did a partial spinchterectomy and now I can't leave the house unless I haven't eaten for 6 or more hours.
I have eat only one meal per day - around 1:00 pm. Then I spend the next several hours in the bathroom. If I eat any later, then I can't go to work the next morning ( I only work 8:00 to noon, Mon thru Fri). On the weekends I do all of my errands before eating.
I've tried taking Imodium, but it doesn't seem to help. Any ideas? Are there any meds that could slow down the diarrhea? Is there another surgery that could correct this or fix it? I go back to the surgeon tomorrow and I'm afraid he's going to say there's nothing he can do.
Thank you to all for reading and responding. 'm on 40 mg a day of prednisone and everything was going reaaly well until I wanted to have surgery to close up what I thought was a small opening where I'd had numerous episiotomy's during childbirth. It was closed in 1999 when I had a hysterectomy and everything went well.
This time the surgeon found it was two anal fistulas and put 2 seton drains in last July. I had those for 3 months and it wasn't so bad. He removed them on Oct. 1st and my life has been hell since then. He did a partial spinchterectomy and now I can't leave the house unless I haven't eaten for 6 or more hours.
I have eat only one meal per day - around 1:00 pm. Then I spend the next several hours in the bathroom. If I eat any later, then I can't go to work the next morning ( I only work 8:00 to noon, Mon thru Fri). On the weekends I do all of my errands before eating.
I've tried taking Imodium, but it doesn't seem to help. Any ideas? Are there any meds that could slow down the diarrhea? Is there another surgery that could correct this or fix it? I go back to the surgeon tomorrow and I'm afraid he's going to say there's nothing he can do.
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Hi, I just got diagnosed in sept 2009 and was horribly sick for months. One of the biggest things I have learned from the disease is that I have to accept the things I can not control. Like having a bad day and can't do anything but lay on the couch...I just have to roll with it and hope for a better day soon. And then on my good days I do the things I have been wanting or waiting to do. Don't expect to much of your body on bad days and learn how to say no to people. Fortunatly I am finally in remission after almost a year of what seemed like constant flaring. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, you just have to be patient while you are getting to it
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Musique, have you tried Lomotil? Imodium does nothing for me either. Lomotil is prescription-only, so you'll have to ask your doc about it, but it works quite well for me and stops the d for about a full day.
Good luck with your meeting with the surgeon, I hope you're able to get some answers. Let us know how it goes.
Good luck with your meeting with the surgeon, I hope you're able to get some answers. Let us know how it goes.
