This is a presentation I gave at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto at an educational event which provides peer support for individuals with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
I speak about the emotional dimensions of chronic illness, and IBD in particular, which are often overlooked when medical care is considered and can greatly interfere with our inner resilience. After delving into the psychological issues often faced by patients, I provide tools and techniques to increase resilience in the face of these obstacles. I then go on to give some tips that have helped me advocate for myself and other patients within the healthcare system.