As we go into the holiday season, it’s important to remember that while it’s the season of giving, we have to give to ourselves as well. Focusing inward is my favorite part of my routine, and I make sure to go through my mental checklist every once and awhile to make sure I’m acting on my goals and promises to myself.
As I have become a part of the gastrointestinal medicine world, I have also been alarmed by the amount of side effects and damage done by doctors to their patients. Reading horror stories has sparked a flame to educate myself on my disease and how my own body works so I can take some control of my wellbeing. I do not want to be a passenger on my own journey!
Recently I went to my first appointment in Boston. If you’ve ever transferred from one doctor to another, you know just how hard it can be. In fact, I’m still trying to get files from one to the other. It can be totally time consuming when you’re just trying to get the care you need, while integrating appointments into your already busy schedule.
Crohn’s content time lovely ladies…
The reason I’m targeting the ladies today is because I am about to get down and dirty into the realities of life…that time of the month. Not sure if this will kill my vibe being one of my first articles going up here on the blog, buttttt gotta be real with y’all, and today is the perfect day for it.
