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Posted 12/21/2013 8:56 PM (GMT 0)
I am starting to think that my mental state is not so good with this and maybe it's hindering my healing. I've never felt so sad, hopeless and pathetic before. I just can't shake it. Even today, where my symptoms are very minimal...I can't be bothered to get off the couch. What's the point? The more I get up/eat etc., the more I will cramp and poop. I cry for no reason. It's all so new and frustrating, I'm not sure what to do. Should I ride it out or talk to my GP about it, or my GI about it? Does this sound normal or like depression?
Posted 12/21/2013 9:02 PM (GMT 0)
Firstly, it's OK to stay on the couch and not feel like doing anything. You're flaring, and that can cause one to feel down and depressed and hopeless.

Expectations has a lot to do with how you're coping.

It's Christmas time...lots of expectations, commitments, etc during this season...

I'd suggest antispasmodics to help with the spasming/cramping.

How many times a day are you going?

What's the consistency of bms?

q
Posted 12/21/2013 9:06 PM (GMT 0)
Poopin, I feel ya! Its a rough time of the year to be afflicted with such a debilitating disease. Keep your head up, find small things to appreciate.

There will be days when this disease kicks you while you are down but try to focus on the good days :)
Posted 12/21/2013 9:06 PM (GMT 0)
I've been using the antispasmodic I have (buscopan) but its not very effective. My BMs range from 1-5 times a day, anywhere from thin piece snake poops to a thick paste mush heap. I'm all over the place and not sure why. I take my meds religiously. I suppose I should be grateful, at least it's no longer pure liquid or mucus 15 times a day.
Posted 12/21/2013 9:08 PM (GMT 0)
When were you diagnosed exactly and when were you put on meds...which ones and when?

q
Posted 12/21/2013 9:10 PM (GMT 0)
I've been on asacol hd three times a day for three weeks. Salofalk enema nightly for last 16 days. Salofalk suppository every morning for the last 16-17 days.
Posted 12/21/2013 9:12 PM (GMT 0)
Pamper yourself, give yourself a break from any expectations. Stay on the couch if you can and don't worry about it. You are not pathetic, you just really need to take it easy so just do it.
Posted 12/21/2013 9:14 PM (GMT 0)
So, let me add here, you really need to ease up on your expectations.

You're improving.

Please, please be patient.

If you really want to improve and are impatient, and want to go the route....ask for prednisone. But let me add that you really need to know what you ask for.

Hang tough....this all takes time.

q
Posted 12/21/2013 9:50 PM (GMT 0)
I would try some new hobbies to keep your mind off things, like drawing, its very time consuming and keeps your mind busy, or read a good book :) I pray that you will get better soon God bless you poopin! :)
Posted 12/21/2013 10:09 PM (GMT 0)
I feel ya. I'm in the same place....and I always get seasonal depression too. The only reason I don't go in for it is avoiding meds. Hahaha, that worked out well for life huh? Its understandable we would be depressed right now. If you start feeling better but still have the same feelings I'd be concerned.
Posted 12/21/2013 10:47 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys :)
Posted 12/22/2013 1:00 AM (GMT 0)
I'd like to recommend taking 5000-10,000 iu of Vitamin D to help with your depression. There are many sources to cite Vitamin D's link with depression. Here is an article from Sciencedaily. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120625152358.htm

Yoga & meditation help clear my head too.
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