Lucky Me Found a Support Group!

Hazelbird · Post by **Hazelbird** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 11:28 am

Hello fellow MCers! I am retired but fit, active, health-aware and still learning to accept my recent diagnosis. I'm only slightly past the 'why me?' stage. LOL Mentally I realize that I have to find the 'good' in my lymphocytic colitis and still live an active, positive life; however, emotionally it still sucks. I've always looked after my health.......vegetarian/vegan, slim, hike, kayak, do yoga, meditate, yada, yada.......so how did this happen to ME?!!!!

I am soooo looking forward to meeting people here and reading all the topics to learn more about living with this 'issue' (I refuse to call it a chronic disease! ;-)).

Here I go..........

Marcia K · Post by **Marcia K** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 11:40 am

Hello, Hazel. Welcome to our internet family! I'm a lot like you, always active, ate healthy foods... Go figure. You will find a wealth of information here. Search the archives and follow the discussions. There is no better place to go for help in getting your life back to normal.

Janie · Post by **Janie** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 1:23 pm

Welcome Hazel, I am a newbie and found out about this site and so thankful. You come to the right place :cool:

Hazelbird · Post by **Hazelbird** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 2:01 pm

Thanks for the welcome, Marcia and Janie! Up to this point I've felt so isolated......no one in my circle even knows what this condition IS! Just to talk to others with MC will be a stress relief.

I LOVE the Maya Angelou quote!!!

Post by **tex** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 5:14 pm

Hi Hazel,

Welcome aboard. I agree with you — the loneliest and most hopeless period of my life was after the reality of my situation began to sink in, and before I had worked out a recovery plan. The unknown is almost always scary and depressing.

Please feel free to ask anything.

Tex

Erica P-G · Post by **Erica P-G** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 6:17 pm

Welcome Hazel...

I hope you find some answers here amongst us

Cheers
Erica

humbird753 · Post by **humbird753** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:36 pm

Welcome, Hazel! You are not alone. I remember how relieved I was when I found this forum. You'll find a wealth of information in addition to the support given by so many here.

Hazelbird · Post by **Hazelbird** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 6:32 pm

Thanks for the welcome! It seems like a family already!

kbrents1 · Post by **kbrents1** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 10:01 pm

Welcome Hazel! Tex, Gabes, Marcia, Erica and so many others here have been a beacon of light for me during my darkest days dealing with this issue. There is a wealth of knowledge, support and healing advice here. Don't hesitate to ask questions!

dhouts · Post by **dhouts** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 11:27 pm

Welcome, Hazel. I've been dealing with MC for ten years and just found this place last spring. I'm pretty sure that my life would have been a lot better had I found this place ten years ago. So, give yourself credit for finding us now. The diagnosis is overwhelming but as everyone else has stated, you will find a lot of help and support here; so, feel free to ask for help.

Hazelbird · Post by **Hazelbird** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 7:51 am

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm posting new topics to begin my search for helpful info. It seems that MC journeys have so many similarities yet so many differences. All helpful to learn.

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 2:44 pm

HI!!!!

just wanted to say welcome!!

I was away for a 3 day weekend at a big event and it is taking a few days for my body to recover.
I have started to chime in on some of your questions and will write a better reply as time allows

Hazelbird · Post by **Hazelbird** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 9:31 am

Thanks, Gabes! Nice to meet you. Looking forward to your wise and experienced input.

Lou Ann · Post by **Lou Ann** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 10:23 am

Hi Hazel !
I found this wonder place a few months ago.....the relief of knowing you're not alone/ crazy was such a wonderful feeling! At first I was so overwhelmed with all the reading I had to do and to listen to everybody's experiences. I had 1000 questions and I probably repeated the same question 1000 times, but that's what's great about the people on here , They have no problem repeating the answers! happy reading and bring on the questions!

Lou Ann

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 2:45 pm

you are doing a grand job of finding areas and posting questions,

my only suggestion is have you read through our guidelines to recovery?
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=79