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Mental Health & Relationships
Emotional wellbeing, dating, and social connection
When a Food Diary Becomes Too Restrictive: IBD Warning Signs
Is your IBD food diary too restrictive? Spot shrinking safe-food lists, meal anxiety and weight loss, then learn safer tracking and when to seek support.
Ulcerative Colitis and Body Image: What Nobody Talks About
Ulcerative colitis body image struggles are common. Learn how urgency, prednisone and ostomy changes affect self-image, plus ways to find support.
UC and Disordered Eating: When Food Becomes the Enemy
UC and disordered eating: Spot 3 signs food restriction has become harmful, then learn how CBT-AR, an IBD dietitian and symptom tracking can help.
Crohn's Disease and Body Image: What Nobody Talks About
Crohn's disease body image struggles can stem from weight shifts, prednisone moon face and scars. Learn practical coping steps, from CBT to clothing tips.
How to Explain Crohn's Disease to People Who Don't Get It
Explain Crohn's disease to others with scripts for friends, family and employers. Learn to clarify IBD vs. IBS and answer dismissive comments.
Dating, Sex, and Relationships With Crohn's Disease
Dating with Crohn's disease: learn when to disclose and how to navigate sex, perianal symptoms, ED, ostomies, fatigue, and partner conversations.
Crohn's Support: Finding Groups, Communities, and Caregiver Resources
Find Crohn's disease support groups through CCF, Reddit and caregiver networks. Compare virtual groups, peer mentoring and red flags before you join.
Crohn's and Mental Health: Anxiety, Depression, and the Stress-Flare Cycle
Crohn's and mental health are linked through the gut-brain axis. See how stress affects flares and compare CBT, ACT and gut-directed hypnotherapy.
UC Support: Finding Groups, Communities, and Caregiver Resources
Find ulcerative colitis support groups, from 200+ CCF groups and peer mentoring to Reddit, Facebook and caregiver resources. Learn how to choose safely.
UC and Mental Health: Managing Anxiety, Depression, and the Stress-Flare Cycle
UC and mental health are closely linked. Learn how CBT, mindfulness, hypnotherapy and medication can ease anxiety and help break the stress-flare cycle.
How to Explain Ulcerative Colitis to People Who Don't Get It
Learn how to explain ulcerative colitis with clear, ready-to-use scripts for friends, family and coworkers, plus ways to correct IBS myths calmly.
Dating, Sex, and Relationships With Ulcerative Colitis
Dating with ulcerative colitis: learn when to disclose, plan sex around flares, discuss medication effects, and communicate your needs clearly.