Dating with Crohn’s Disease
November 27, 2017 by Admin
I think dating in general is likely a difficult experience for both men and women, and trump that with dating and having a digestive disease, and it can make it seem insurmountable for some people. I am here to tell you that it can be done, and done well; successfully. You need to try and not play a head game with yourself and just commit to making it happen. You will potentially need to make a variety of coping techniques to increase your odds of success. I have included a few below:
- Choose restaurant that has multiple bathroom stalls
- Curb your voracious appetite for one night and eat lightly and make smart, low residue diet choices to minimize output
- Keep carbonation to a minimum to decrease changes of fans and discomfort
- Wear clothing you are comfortable in to increase your confidence throughout the day or evening
- Depending on the time of day you feel your best – pick that time for your first date
- Meet at the chosen location, so you have your car for ease of a quick exit in case of an emergency and confidence that you are in control
- Pick a restaurant you are familiar with, so you have menu items you are confident in
- Build slowly into the intimate arena, so your partner is familiar with your needs and requirements for a fun and successful experience
- For those of you with an ileostomy, here are a few gems for you: always carry a spare pouching system, eat lightly and avoid carbonation
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