An IBD diagnosis can feel like a heavy blow and be quite overwhelming at first. However, many people are still able to live a full life, and this website aims to help support you during this time. Here are some tips on how to navigate your new diagnosis.
Acceptance is an important part of being newly diagnosed. Many of us may try to deny the illness or ignore the effect it may be having on our daily activities, health and well-being. However, acceptance of our diagnosis can allow us to move forward and create meaningful friendships and relationships. If we feel comfortable in our own skin, others often feel comfortable with us too.
“I think you have to accept the change and then your life will become a lot easier and you’ll understand that people don’t care. I think as soon as you’ve accepted it yourself, then you’ll start to realise that you probably were overthinking things and it’s not as a big deal, as what I had in my head. It’s a case of people are just like, ah okay that’s different well, fair play.”