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After dealing with UC, associated inflammatory arthritis and surgeries for over 50 years, the primary things I have learned are acceptance and patience. Inflammatory disease takes what it takes. You cannot force it to your will with anything you do to improve your outcome. Sure, make mindful eating choices, get restorative sleep, exercise, stay hydrated and keep your social scene open.

However, the skill of acceptance of things as they are is liberating. It does not mean surrender. It means adapting to being flexible, so you can accommodate the days of low energy. Also, take advantage of good days with more activity, but hold back a bit so that you do not “crash” the next day. If you do crash, don’t beat yourself up about it. Just consider it a learning experience. It takes a long time to gain back your resilience after being beaten down by UC. Give yourself that time.

Jan

Last edited by Jan Dollar
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