Thank you people!!!

I went to my GI today for a followup. As I mention in my signature I was symptom free for a very long time until last July. Since then I have been battling bouts of depression over having to deal with frequent flares of crohn's again. Being a guy, the weight loss is my biggest trigger for depression. I hate being skinny more than anything. Everytime I look in the mirror and see my skinny legs and arms glaring back at me I get sad. Anyway, my GI is such a good hearted person. He's has promised me they will get me back to feeling and looking normal again soon. And that brings me to this site.... I just read the "What is your indulgence" post it really made me feel good to know that I'm not alone in my struggle. I get chided by family when I go off course and eat or do something occasionally that causes my crohn's to act up and it was wonderful to see that others do it too. I would love to meet some of you someday. I feel so much better just knowing I'm not alone.

Awww, I wish I could give ya a big hug!

Whenever I get chided for my twice-per-year indulgence in buffalo chicken wings, or get in a sassy mood and WILL have a glass of beer or wine thank-you-very-much, I simply put a twinkle in my eye and remind my non-Crohnie's that "Life is too short!" To date, I've never had anyone challenge me when making that declaration while I'm enjoying a food on my no-no list. ;-)

You are NOT alone. There are many of us around the globe, our head on the pillow at night, quietly wondering if the next day, week, or month will bring about the next big flareup. We're all survivors, and in a twisted/painful way, one big family!

mull keep ur spirits up i know its not easy try to keep positive and try and be around people
that are good for u i think u need a gig hug look mind urself and if people like ourselves
have to post a comment we will take care