anyone ever feel a little guilty about remission?

I know it sounds weird, but after almost a year of flaring and finally reaching pretty much remission, i almost feel guilty feeling so good.  My wife thinks i'm crazy, but once you suffer and then feel better, you can't help but think about other people are still suffering and some with much worse conditions that UC.  It sure creates empathy in you for others.  When you are young and healthy, you never think about anyone else, or at least i don't think i did.  I guess over the last couple months, i have really focused more on the things that UC has given me....i know that sounds weird especially since i had a really bad case, but it has taught me a lot of lessons.  It taught me empathy, to appreciate little things, like solid bm's...lol....it has taught me patience.  It has also caused me to be more disciplined.  for me, it helps to try to find positive in stead of focusing too much on the negatives.  I pray everyone here suffering finds relief soon so you can feel guilty like me....lol.

nope, don't feel guilty about feeling great....I just don't want the feeling to end.

Regarding the empathy.....I have it for all, but for some I can sometimes become apathetic.

It's awesome you're feeling well lucasj...you deserve it. It's been a long time in coming.

Maybe your guilt is anxiety regarding a future flare?

This is a gathering place for everyone who has UC plus many have other issues going on at the same time. I think it helps with understanding how we all deal with stuff.

There are going to be ups and downs.
Continue to feel well....

quincy

Im just going to add a humbling fact....UC probably won't be the only chronic illness you'll have in your lifetime.

Set up the tools for yourself early in order to function better in your "older" years. Guilt is a huge destroyer of one's self-esteem and mental state.
While guilt serves a purpose, it shouldn't be because you're feeling good.

quincy

I agree that having UC and being so extremely ill at one time has definitely taught me empathy and appreciation. I never feel guilty because I researched and struggled and worked hard to get where I am. My problem is I've been in remission so long, I've started to take it for granted. I come here to try to help others (pay it forward) and to keep from becoming complacent.

HELL NO, ill take it....ya i like that." I did my Time" like a freaking prisoner to the toilet..

Nope, not a bit. But yes I do feel for others.

lucas, you shouldn't feel guilty about something good like being in remission, I get what you're saying but you and everyone else that reaches remission deserves it.

I've never been in full remission myself, but I wouldn't ever expect anyone to feel guilty cuz they are/have been, it is what it is, and I'm always happy to hear about people being in remission...I do feel guilty being sick though, like a big burden on my friends and family, even or especially after this many yrs (18) but I'm trying everything to get into or closer to remission, but it is what it is, very individualistic, and as much as it takes it's toll on me (often emotionally) I can only control so much...I do get very frustrated with my disease as a result of never once being in full remission but that's likely to be expected I suppose. I really hate thhis disease so it's awesome anytime anyone is able to share the great news of finding remission.

Feel good and proud and happy, if I was ever to reach remission, I'd be screaming it from the roof-tops, I guarantee you that.

:)

Nope. Never. Why should I? I don't think I should feel bad about feeling good. I do wish thoses people that were not feeling well felt better, but

I don't think I should feel guilty that I'm feeling better.

Guilty? No. But since my diagnosis I sure have an increased empathy for those with chronic diseases!