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New here,having Crohn's and saying 'hi' to everyone

I'm Bogi (Boglárka, but Bogi is much easier:D).I'm new here, but I was searching for a site like this, were I can make friends, and exchange experiences...So, I'm just happy that I have found this!:dusty::dusty:
Sorry for my language difficulties, I'm doing my best to improve my english!
So, I'm trying to introduce myself:)
I'm 17, and I have Crohn's. I was diagnosed in 2010 after spending a month in the hospital(...). I was pretty ok since that-it was never that serious-, but I had blood again on 2th and 3th of November... so I was in hospital for a week. It was hard, because of the stress: I had a lot of work waiting for me at home, and the morning I was going to the hospital my grandma died, so I wasn't even at her funeral... My perents are always scared more than I am. Anyways, that week was a big change in my life (...)
I got home, and I'm trying my best to live without stress as much as it's possible...I'm trying to survive this corticosteroid - I'm getting inflated and my acnes are coming back :(:depressed: ...I hate feeling this ugly. -.-
I do not know how it is for others, but to me stress is the main cause of my remission. I am always worried, even about absolute stupid things...so, I'm trying to build confidence now, learn and understand a lot of things about the diseases I have.
I adore making contacts,(like friends:) helping others, and so... But foremost, I'm here to get the feeling that I'm not alone with this and that I can help to you too...You can contact me anytime just about anything.-just wanted you to know this.!:)
again:Sorry for my english.!

And thanks for this great site!! :) :congratualtions:
 

nogutsnoglory

Moderator
Welcome Bogi! Stress definitely plays a role in our disease symptoms and it does aggravate the condition. Stress doesn't cause IBD but it does play a role.

You are not alone and you will find a very supportive group here. We have a mental health forum http://www.crohnsforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=77 and many list stress as one of the struggles they battle.

I struggle with chronic anxiety as well and I know it isn't good for my health and wellbeing. I haven't found the answer to my problems yet but I find focusing on the present and ignoring the past and future is helpful in letting myself focus. I can only focus on one thing at a time and can't predict the ifs, whats, and whens of the world.
 
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