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Posted 5/29/2013 5:22 PM (GMT 0)
The past two days, I went to work, had an accident first thing in the morning then went back home. :( I am always the first one on team to arrive so no one knew I drove all the way in only to turn back around.

Normally when this has occurred, I would clean up the best I possibly could and face the day. I don't know if I am going through one of those mental rough patches that I have read about, but I really have had no motivation to go to work and I still don't.  At first I thought, it was typical blues recovering from the long Memorial Day weekend, but it hasnt gone away.

Has anyone gone through something similar?? I hate these rough patches and I am thankful that my boss is understanding, but for how long..

Posted 5/29/2013 5:27 PM (GMT 0)
yup, many times - so i guess that's a good thing - they come.......and they go - isn't life just the shhiitts !
Posted 5/29/2013 5:37 PM (GMT 0)
Nothing's wrong with you except you're trying to function normally with UC... and it's not cooperating.

The problem is that one incident isn't really only one...it's compounded by all the others that happen before it.

I hope tomorrow is a better day for you.

q
Posted 5/29/2013 6:26 PM (GMT 0)
I hope you have a better day tomorrow!!
Posted 5/29/2013 8:00 PM (GMT 0)
I keep a small duffel bag - a rescue bag - in the trunk of my car. I've never had to use it, but it's good to know that it's there if I need it.

It's got a clean pair of underwear and pants. And a large towel, toilet paper, paper towels, 2 bottles of water, hand sanitizer, a couple empty trash bags, and maybe some other things I've forgotten.

It won't stop an accident from happening, but knowing that you have the means to recover from an accident may give you some peace of mind.
Posted 5/29/2013 8:13 PM (GMT 0)
i can only imagine what you have prepared for armageddon !

hope your avoidance luck continues !

Post Edited (soystud) : 5/29/2013 2:28:13 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/29/2013 10:06 PM (GMT 0)
Know that feeling, it happened to me in school, if i felt something was going to happen, i ran outta school and let it happen and went home. Hope tomorrow is a better day
Posted 5/30/2013 11:42 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys. I am here at work now, so far, so good...
Posted 5/30/2013 12:49 PM (GMT 0)
I have felt defeated many times. It's the course of feelings we go thru unfortunately. I'm glad things are going better for you today.
Posted 5/30/2013 1:59 PM (GMT 0)
I always feel that way but I know i have no choice but to keep on going and to continue the day to day routine. I hope you are able to get into a good remission soon so you will not have to think about UC. My problem lately has not been UC, more just tired and don't desire to live on such a strict, set schedule.
Posted 5/31/2013 11:37 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with Steven65-- keep a "rescue kit" in a secure place while you're at work. Then if an accident happens, you are 1-up in dealing with it. Definitely a bummer as trying situations go, but keep telling yourself that you'll overcome it. / Old Hat (32 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)
Posted 6/1/2013 12:22 AM (GMT 0)
Hang in there. UC and Crohn's have an extra layer to them - humiliation. Even if we only feel humiliated in front of ourselves, it can be really defeating. Quincy nailed it on the head when she said that what got to you wasn't just an isolated event, it was compounded by all the times it has happened before. We all understand exactly how you feel. Not a great thing by itself, but only great in the fact that you can know you are not alone.

I hope tomorrow is a better day for you. On bad days, I try to remind myself that UC is just a tiny part of me. I am bigger and more important than this stupid disease, and so are you. Consider yourself hugged by a fellow sufferer.
Posted 6/1/2013 12:50 AM (GMT 0)

steven65msp said...
I keep a small duffel bag - a rescue bag - in the trunk of my car. I've never had to use it, but it's good to know that it's there if I need it.

It's got a clean pair of underwear and pants. And a large towel, toilet paper, paper towels, 2 bottles of water, hand sanitizer, a couple empty trash bags, and maybe some other things I've forgotten.

It won't stop an accident from happening, but knowing that you have the means to recover from an accident may give you some peace of mind.

I have also started keeping a small bag on me with an extra pair of boxers, some sensitive wet wipes(can't handle public TP), my lidocaine cream and a ziploc bag for soiled clothes. I found one small enough to fit in a pocket of most my cargo shorts/pants. Found it in the sporting goods section of walmart. It is meant for bikers I think but it is just the right size to fit what i need and not be too bulky.

I haven't had an accident away from home yet since I got the bag but it makes me feel a lot better knowing that I have it.
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