My Crohnstipated Life

Crohn’s is more than just a stomach disease. It’s a mental battle, too.

For years, I thought I was just stressed. But then I realized—living with a chronic illness comes with a constant undercurrent of anxiety and depression.

💭 Anxiety:
✔ Worrying about when the next flare will hit.
✔ Scanning for bathrooms everywhere I go.
✔ Wondering if people think I’m lazy for needing to rest.

💭 Depression:
✔ Mourning the life I had before Crohn’s.
✔ Feeling isolated because no one truly gets it.
✔ The exhaustion of fighting a never-ending battle.

Some days, my mental health struggles more than my stomach. But here’s what helps:

✔ Therapy – Talking to someone who understands chronic illness grief is life-changing.
✔ Self-compassion – I remind myself I’m doing the best I can with what I have.
✔ Support system – Whether it’s online friends or family who truly care, I lean on them.

Crohn’s isn’t just physical. It takes a toll on your mind, too. And that’s why it’s okay to ask for help.

Stay Strong.