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I feel like the older I get the more emotional I get.  I can't put my finger on it. It's like that my whole world and perspective is going down hill I'm sad all the time and I feel that I am traveling down the this path alone, like there is no one in this world that want to be bothered with me until they find out my dilema... a\I am tryly at the end if my rope and I feel like I am lossing THIS BATTLE

 Reply posted for alone.

Hi Alone, this disease definately can make one feel alone! I can honestly say, I have these moments too... Helps me to get my friends and family involved to the real world of this disease. I no longer keep it a secret of what the details are with Crohn's. I believe they "get it" now... LOL They understand (now) when I tell them I MUST let you go, from the phone, so, I can use the restroom. They understand that when we may be out and about that I am priority if they see me wondering off looking for a bathroom and/or they hear me to say, I've got to run. They know to check in with me via cell phones if I disappear; most likely I've had to search for a bathroom. Spouse is understanding why I'd like to have a TV in bathroom. They, too, have been very understanding that instead of going out to eat, we ALL place an order to go and eat at my kitchen. Guess my point is - don't let this get you emotionally disturbed. (obviously, this is my good Crohn's day - hard to tell another that when I, too, am having a bad Crohn's day...) When feeling blue (or body giving you the urge to be a toilet user) stop and think about all the wonderful things in your life and all the good qualities that lie within you. (((Hugs)))       

 Reply posted for EZ.

I am so sorry that you are having such a tough time- this is tough illness to deal with!  I think antidepressants are, for many IBD sufferes, a useful adjunct to treatment.  I was diagnosed with Crohns in '07 at age 52, and am on azothyaprine (sp.?) and an antidepressant, both of which are helping me head toward remission as well as manage the emotions that go along with dealing with a painful chronic illness that has been disruptive, to say the least!  I am also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and had long thought that antidepressants were very helpful for individuals suffering with chronic pain because antidepressants help the neurochemicals in our brains circulate as they do in good health.  

You really can feel better.  Crohns has helped my faith deepen and become very grateful for good days and dear family and friends.  Better days really can be ahead.....and antidepressants can help! 

 Reply posted for alone.

Here's another vote for antidepressants.  How can we NOT be depressed with an illness like this?  That would be the abnormal thing, ironically.  There are also some studies that show that wellbutrin also works for the inflammation itself.  Good luck.

 Reply posted for alone.

I have been living with UC for 5months now.  In Feb during my 2nd hospital stay I decided to start antidepressents.  It did help take the edge off.  I stopped crying all the time and losing my patience.  I have a 4year old and a 2year old and I wasn't much of a parent for a few months.  Trust me I still deal with alot of the feelings you are talking about-but I am doing better.  

 Reply posted for alone.

A good antidepressant will help also.  It's nothing to be ashamed of, many of us have been there, done that.  I've lived on them off and on for the past 10 years.  Life-savers in my book.  I, too, was lost until I found this site.  All the people here are very understanding and know what we are going through, as they, too, are or have gone through this. 

Be strong, don't give up hope, there truly is a light at the end of the tunnel. 

 Reply posted for alone.

Please know that you aren't alone in this.  As you can see by this website all the postings and viewings.  Do you have a good doctor that you like and can talk to about your feelings?  My daughter was 16 when diagnosed with UC.  Her pediatiric GI doc said it is so normal for IBD patients to feel like you.  Lots are on meds and see psychiatrists.  It's so normal to feel like you.  Please know you aren't alone.  Thanks goodness for this website.  Please keep posting and tell us how you are doing.