I was diagnosed with severe Crohn’s at eight years old. Getting through each day was such a struggle but over time I learned how to better prepare myself for being out in the world. I had to plan ahead for any possibility every time I left the house. Eventually that turned into carrying a giant purse with literally everything but the bathroom sink. Here is a list of the basics I made sure to never leave home without.
Tag Archives: Crohn’s
Breath
“Breathing is a power switch to a vast network called the autonomic nervous system,” Nestor wrote.
Think on Purpose
The more I called bullshit on negative thought patterns, the more my health improved. The more I started consciously deciding what to think, the more my life improved.
The Pleasure Trap
Book Review: The Pleasure Trap: Mastering the Hidden Force that Undermines Health & Happiness by Douglas J. Lisle and Alan Goldhamer
Why I Became The IBD Life Coach
Today, I’m so grateful for my disease and the constant struggles it has brought into my life. I’m stronger than Crohn’s disease and it took going through hell for me to realize that for myself. Now I use what I have learned through the many hardships and tough lessons I’ve experienced throughout my life to help others find a way out of the darkness.
Diets
Diet can definitely be a four letter word. Just hearing this word can produce tremendous anxiety for some.
The Mind-Body Connection
What we think, we feel. Let’s look at the Mind-Body Connection.
Lucky
When someone tells you, “You’re just lucky,” and dismisses all your hard work and dedication.
Productive Pain
Don’t let pain keep you from the life you want.
The Deepest Well
Book Review: The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity
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