Whether it’s constantly scouting for the nearest bathroom, knowing every ingredient in your meals by heart, or being way too familiar with medical jargon, IBD comes with a lot of invisible, everyday realities that only those living with it truly get.
So, let’s hear it:
👉 You know you have IBD when…
Finish the sentence in your own words!
It can be funny, frustrating, real, or relatable, whatever feels true to your experience.
Somya.P
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Hello everyone,
How are you doing today?
Whether it’s constantly scouting for the nearest bathroom, knowing every ingredient in your meals by heart, or being way too familiar with medical jargon, IBD comes with a lot of invisible, everyday realities that only those living with it truly get.
So, let’s hear it:
👉 You know you have IBD when…
Finish the sentence in your own words!
It can be funny, frustrating, real, or relatable, whatever feels true to your experience.
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Can’t wait to read what you share.
Warmly,
Somya from the Carenity team 🌼