The theme for this years Mental Health Awareness Week is ‘Surviving or Thriving?’.

I’ve done a really quick video talking about my experiences of low mood in the past – and whilst my IBD has been part of that, it hasn’t been the whole story…

So my advice would be, if you are feeling low, or that something isn’t right – talk to someone, and then get some support. The mental health aspects around IBD are not always at the forefront of our treatment plans, and surgery in particular can create or amplify issues – so don’t leave it unchecked and untreated.