It takes guts
The symptoms of IBD are often not visible to those around you, so it may be difficult for even those closest to you to truly understand what life with IBD is like. This makes it hard for them to understand that living with IBD takes guts. Every day with IBD can be a new adventure. These resources have been designed specifically to help you navigate some of the complications of daily life with IBD.
Me First.
My Condition Second.
This podcast series focuses on people first, their disease second. We meet people living with chronic inflammatory conditions and learn from their experiences. We also meet with experts to share valuable tips on topics such as fatigue, sleep, pain and mobility, stress, owning your diagnosis, empowering your role in managing IBD, and mental wellbeing. We aim to give you the tools to help support your daily living with a chronic condition.
Brave Bear is on hand to help young people understand what life with IBD is like for you
If you have young children (under 10 years) in your life, this short education video may help you to explain to them what life with IBD is like in a fun and engaging way. Brave Bear explains what IBD is and some of the common symptoms that people living with IBD may experience.
Thriving at work with IBD
Thriving in the workplace while living with IBD can present challenges for some people. Whether you are job hunting or need some tips to get the flexibility and support you need in your current role, this series provides practical advice that may help you to balance a satisfying career with managing your health and wellbeing.
In the first video of this series, we help you reflect on what you value, assess when the balance between work and health is out of whack, and provide some tips to help keep this on an even keel.
In this video, we share valuable tips and insights from an IBD patient and a Clinical Psychologist on how to respectfully advocate for your health needs with your manager.
Living with IBD can be isolating as the symptoms are not always visible. This video offers guidance on how to explain IBD to your colleagues and navigate work relationships to get the support you need.
Where do you begin with your reflection? Download this guide as a thought-starter to help you create a self-assessment checklist relevant to your situation.
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