Good luck!! It's not hard. Just a few steps to remember. The instructions insert is a helpful reminder. 💜

Pretty easy to use! Just did my OBI last week!💜

Wishing you all a very Happy and Healthy last day of Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week!! 💜 8/8
#CrohnsColitisAwarenessWeek2024
#IBDVisible #IBDCantStopMe #IBDWarrior

Day 7: Lean on those who love us! Know who your people are, build that support system, and don’t be afraid to ask for help when needed. Remember that those closest to us would love to help. It’s a win-win! 7/8
#CCAwarenessWeek

Day 6: Fatigue is real! Listen to your body and rest when needed. Building rest time into our routine can be helpful. It’s also important to let your IBD team know when your fatigue is not manageable. There might be something they can do to help us! 6/8
#CCAwarenessWeek

Day 5: Peer support is powerful! It's helpful with the isolation that many of us experience while living with IBD. This is not a glamorous disease, and surrounding yourself with others who “get it!” can be helpful. 5/8 #CCAwarenessWeek

Day 4: Don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself. You know your body best! Try to be kind when doing so. It can be challenging when we're not feeling heard, not feeling well, and exhausted. I do believe that we get a lot more with honey than with lemon. 4/8
#CCAwarenessWeek

Day 3: Keep an eye on your mental health. Anxiety, depression, and medical post-traumatic stress are common when managing IBD. Seeking out an IBD mental health professional can be a huge help! 3/8
#CCAwarenessWeek

Day 1: Stay educated—knowledge is power!

Day 2: Pick an IBD specialist that you trust. Be sure to cultivate a relationship with your healthcare team. IBD is a chronic illness, and open communication is important. 2/8 #CCAwarenessWeek

Sending warm hugs! Hang in there!💜

It’s exhausting!!!!!!!!

One day at a time..sometimes one minute at a time!💜