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It is normal to have many types of emotions as you live with IBD Sad. Angry. Relieved. Stressed. Anxious. Worried. Embarrassed. Supported. Empowered. Hopeful. Hopeless. Depressed. Frustrated. Misunderstood. Afraid. Limited. Bad Mood. Deprived. Isolated. Grateful. Strong. IBD can affect many areas of your life, such as: School Work Travel Physical activities Relationships Finances Things you should know about inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and your mental health ©2018 Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation | All rights reserved. IBD does not define who you are You are not alone Do not be afraid to seek help Talk to a mental health professional Find support groups and connect with others Relaxation Medication Do things you enjoy whenever possible Surround yourself with loved ones Contact the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation To learn more about support programs from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, visit www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org or contact the IBD Help Center: (888) 694 8872 [email protected] LOVED ONES

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Page 1: IBD - Crohn's & Colitis Foundation€¦ · or contact the IBD Help Center: (888) 694 8872 info@crohnscolitisfoundation.org LOVED ONES. Created Date: 12/21/2018 12:47:45 PM

It is normal to have many types of emotions as you live with IBD

Sad. Angry.

Relieved.Stressed. Anxious. Worried.

Embarrassed. Supported.

Empowered.

Hopeful. Hopeless.

Depressed.

Frustrated. Misunderstood.

Afraid.

Limited. Bad Mood. Deprived.

Isolated. Grateful. Strong.

IBD can affect many areas of your life, such as:

School Work

Travel

Physical activities

Relationships

Finances

Things you should know about inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and your mental health

©2018 Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation | All rights reserved.

IBD does not define who you are

You are not alone Do not be afraid to seek help

Talk to a mental health professional

Find support groups and connect

with others

Relaxation Medication

Do things you enjoy whenever

possibleSurround yourself with loved ones

Contact the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation

To learn more about support programs from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, visit www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org

or contact the IBD Help Center: (888) 694 8872

[email protected]

LOVED ONES