imposter syndrome about if i "actually" have UC
realistically speaking, i know that i have it. i obviously had to get all of the tests done, and my GI doctor told me that it is, most definitely, UC. mesalamine didn't do much for me, but humira has been absolutely wonderful. my symptoms are still there, but they have drastically decreased, and my life has been a lot more liveable.
but for some reason, i can't shake the feeling that i'm faking? as if i'm making it all up for attention? idk. i've had GI issues my entire life, but it was always dismissed until i took the initiative last year to seek help.
initially, my parents wanted me to try the natural route or to compromise and only take my prescription as a "bridge" to feeling better until i would eventually stop them and "heal my gut" with herbs and shit. i'm not doing that, to be clear.
when i try to explain that it's chronic and diet won't change it, they look at me as if i've just grown a second head. as if what i'm saying is some insane sentiment. maybe it's their doubt that has me second guessing myself. does anybody else relate?