diagnosed at 18– any advice for the future???
im an eighteen year old female and i was diagnosed with crohns disease a few days ago— it started only with severe constipation and it rapidly got worse this year, with horrible stomach pains and diarrhoea daily, rapid weight loss, and im constantly exhausted and in pain SOMEWHERE whether its my mouth, stomach, or butt
not to mention im in the middle of my college exams; so my specialist said we could wait until after to start my medication, it feels like my life was just finally beginning to start and i was just hit with a cannon
anyone have any advice?? i know its not a life ender, but i just miss being normal. nobody else in my life understands how much its affected me and i dont know how to navigate having this chronic illness at this point in my life
appreciate ANY advice, mental or physical care (ive neglected both of mine) any tips on how to look after yourself, or even your own experiences!!
i just want to hear some words from people who actually understand the struggle