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Hey friends! Tonight we're talking about summer heat. Does this weather drain your energy or affect your IBD? Or not at all? Let's share tips on how to make the most of the heat! ☀️🔥 For fun, what was your favorite movie as a kid?!
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Eating in a way that emphasizes a variety of whole foods and is nutrient dense supports an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. It can be confusing with what to eat, though, but I hope this article helps! Comment and let us know, how has the diet piece of IBD been for you? https://www.bezzyibd.com/discover/diet-and-nutrition-ibd/health-how-to-figure-out-which-ibd-diet-is-right-for-you/?utm_medium=share
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Hey friends! Tonight we're talking about summer heat. Does this weather drain your energy or affect your IBD? Or not at all? Let's share tips on how to make the most of the heat! ☀️🔥 For fun, what was your favorite movie as a kid?!
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Hi everyone I'm new to this forum. Not many people in my family know how to handle crohns symptoms. I recently did a stool sample with the test result being very high. I have a colonoscopy scheduled next month but I dont know how to explain the pain and inflammation to my daughters. When I get so so tired and can't move I feel like a bad mom. How should I approach telling them the pain I'm in?
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Welcome to our Social Happy Hour ☺️ Grab a beverage and settle in. We're chitchatting tonight! For fun, what's a skill you've always wanted to learn but haven't yet?
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Mindset Matters: ‘You’re Not a Burden’ and 9 Other Reminders for Chronically Ill Folks

Mindset Matters: ‘You’re Not a Burden’ and 9 Other Reminders for Chronically Ill Folks

The way others view our needs and symptoms is a reflection of them, not us.

November 17, 2022

by Natalie Kelley

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Finding My People and Protecting My Boundaries in the Chronic Illness Community

Finding My People and Protecting My Boundaries in the Chronic Illness Community

The chronic illness community brought me back to life, but I had to learn to navigate it's darker side.

July 01, 2024

by Hannah Shewan Stevens

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How the ‘Let Them’ Theory Brings Me Peace with Chronic Illness

How the ‘Let Them’ Theory Brings Me Peace with Chronic Illness

After over a decade of living with chronic illness, I’ve learned that not everyone will understand — and they don’t have to. The “Let Them” theory helped me reclaim my energy and protect my well-being without apology.

May 15, 2025

by Stefanie Remson

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What Is Bezzy IBD?

What Is Bezzy IBD?

Bezzy IBD is an online community with peer support, advice, and feel-good stories for people living with inflammatory bowel disease.

January 03, 2022

by The Bezzy Editorial Team

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Life with IBD Is Frustrating: Here’s Why

Life with IBD Is Frustrating: Here’s Why

We asked Bezzy IBD readers what aspects of Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis they find most frustrating. Unpredictability and the constant need to be near a bathroom topped the list.

June 11, 2024

by Laurie Budgar

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Welcome to our Social Happy Hour ☺️ Grab a beverage and settle in. We're chitchatting tonight! For fun, what's a skill you've always wanted to learn but haven't yet?
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Diet and Integrative Therapies
I’m in remission currently, but I could lose a few pounds due to mild hypertension, and my clothes simply just don’t fit lol. My husband’s physician has suggested a DASH diet to him, for general health and hypertensive concerns. Since it’s just the two of us, it’s easier to eat the same thing.I’m curious if anyone here has tried it, or has any suggestions for resources?
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Hey friends! Happy Monday ☺️ Tonight's chat is all about those IBD curveballs ⚾️ What are the challenges you didn't see coming with IBD? For fun, what was your favorite cereal growing up?
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Hey friends! Happy Monday ☺️ Tonight's chat is all about those IBD curveballs ⚾️ What are the challenges you didn't see coming with IBD? For fun, what was your favorite cereal growing up?
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Diet and Integrative Therapies
I’m in remission currently, but I could lose a few pounds due to mild hypertension, and my clothes simply just don’t fit lol. My husband’s physician has suggested a DASH diet to him, for general health and hypertensive concerns. Since it’s just the two of us, it’s easier to eat the same thing.I’m curious if anyone here has tried it, or has any suggestions for resources?
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Friday funnies Waiting room at my Gastro doctor’s office.
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Friday funnies Waiting room at my Gastro doctor’s office.
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Happy Thursday! It's our las live chat of the week and it's game night🎲 Finish the sentence after each statement with your thoughts!! Be as deceptive or creative as you want to be 💕 and comment on other members' posts to let them know what you think! For fun, what's YOUR favorite game?
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Happy Thursday! It's our las live chat of the week and it's game night🎲 Finish the sentence after each statement with your thoughts!! Be as deceptive or creative as you want to be 💕 and comment on other members' posts to let them know what you think! For fun, what's YOUR favorite game?
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Happy Wednesday, crew! Join us for a chat on managing IBD flares tonight. Share your strategy for rest, healing, and everything you do in a flare! For fun, what's your favorite part about summer?🌞
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