Ill Health and Alcohol

I have recently been in hospital with a flare up of Crohn's disease. I was diagnosed over ten years ago now , although I think I had it undiagnosed for many years before then . One thing I have learnt though , is , for me alcohol numbs my positivity. 

I am quite positive by nature , and sometimes I need to give myself a talking to and just get on . Over the last 18 months my Crohns has been quite unstable actually. Literally a pain in the backside ! So I have had three hospital admissions. 

I can't drink alcohol now , or very much as my condition is too unstable. But I know , 100 % fact , I find it so easier to look on the bright side of life now wine isn't a big feature. Wine for me steals my sparkel. It steals my zest for life . It means I am more likely to feel gloomy . 

When you first stop drinking it is so easy to think your depression or anxiety will get worse. Do you know what , most of the time it does not. It gets better. 

Alcohol and mental health are not a good combo. alcohol and crohns disease are not a good combo. 

But whether physical or mental health issues, then we all need to nurture ourselves and look after ourselves as best we can . 

We have one life.

We deserve the best quality we can have .

Alcohol will never add to the quality.

For me , the fight to be well , is mainly about my mental health . I need a positive attitude. I need to feel grateful. I need believe in me , my IBD team , my amazing body . But I need to help my body and mind as much as I kind.

I love my life. I am thankful for my life and I am thankful does not control me xx