Plan your Outings.
Managing the physical symptoms of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis is just one part of living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
There are several challenges of living with these chronic illnesses that can affect your daily life:
Perceived stigma of IBD
Going to work and school
Managing relationships
Navigating social situations
Body image
Taking care of your mental and emotional health is just as important as treating your physical symptoms. If you feel you may be struggling with depression or anxiety, seek treatment from a mental health professional. You don’t have to suffer in silence.
Socializing with Crohn’s disease.
The possibility of a Crohn’s disease flare may keep some people from enjoying an active social life, but planning social situations ahead of time can help you feel more comfortable going out.
Knowing what to expect wherever you go (e.g., whether you have access to a bathroom if you need one, or whether taking a change of clothes makes sense) should be part of your routine.
Alcohol, smoking, and drugs affect each person with Crohn’s disease differently. But they may pose health risks to your GI tract and liver and affect your medications. You should ask your doctor for more information.
You may have questions about navigating relationships when you have Crohn’s disease. As you may know, being honest about your disease with your friends and partner is important—and so is your comfort level when talking about it. To find more information on dating and relationships, see the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation resources.
This information was taken from Crohn`s and Colitis.com
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