Let's Talk About Butt Stuff: Impact of Chronic Illness on Mental Health

Hi everybody!

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend.

Last Thursday I posted a video to my YT channel about the Impact of Chronic Illness on our Mental Health. For those of you that have stumbled upon this blog for the first time I’m a Crohn’s Warrior. I was recently diagnosed and navigating my new normal. There are many ups and downs, but the over arching theme of this experience for me has been that I’m stronger than I ever thought possible. For all my Crohnies, Colitiis, and IBD people out there reading this, we all are. The invisible pain is awful, but each day we have the opportunity to remember that it’s okay to not be okay.

Join me and my sister Katy, as we discuss the impact of chronic illness on our mental health. We discuss the guilt and shame attached to canceling plans, the importance of walking for physiological reasons as well as mental health reasons, the benefits of seeking the help of a mental health professional, and why those with IDB have been shown to have higher instances of depression & anxiety. I love collaborations, but find them extra special when they feature the best sister on the planet!

For those also suffering from IBD, videos in this series cover surgeries I've had, my experience with colonoscopies, MRIs and going to battle with insurance over Remicade infusions. Additional collaborations with my sister a mental health professional, a yogi on Ayurveda and Crohn's, and other family members on their experiences related to my journey with chronic illness. As always Crohn's Warriors, I tell it like it is, so these videos will go into detail about the "butt stuff,” so consider yourself warned!

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Disclaimer

The mental health information in this video is for entertainment purposes only and is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed mental health professional.