Solid Faith Equals a Positive Outlook About Ulcerative Colitis

Having a solid religious foundation is definitely helpful when dealing with Ulcerative Colitis. I know that my faith has certainly helped me cope with the unpleasant side effects of this disease.

When I first found out that I had Ulcerative Colitis, I was very angry. I could not understand why God had cursed me with this dreaded disease. I found myself questioning God. I would ask Him what I had done to deserve this disease.

My answer came to me in my sleep one night. I am not cursed to have Ulcerative Colitis. I am lucky to have it. Now, I know that this might sound odd so let me explain.

My Ulcerative Colitis has taught me a lot. For example, I am now a more patient person because of all the time I spent in waiting rooms and exam rooms. I learned the importance of being thankful for the small things like a day without diarrhea.

Yes, my faith in God has truly helped me to deal with this awful disease. I know that He is there to support me even when things seem unbearable. During these difficult times, I thank Him. Yes, I thank Him. I thank Him that it is me and not my kids who are suffering. I thank Him that He is there holding my hand. I thank Him that He is allowing researchers to make advances every day toward finding ways to manage Ulcerative Colitis more effectively.

Because of my faith, I am able to make it through flare ups by keeping a positive mental attitude. I know in my heart that God is right by my side and the He will never have me go through anything that I am unable to handle with His help.

It is important for me to say that I did not always have this attitude. Like I said before, I was very angry when I found out that I had Ulcerative Colitis. I thought of it as a death sentence. OK, maybe not in the traditional sense of the word death. I though it was the end of life as I knew it. And I was right. It was!

My life now is so much better than it was before I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. I value the good times and survive the bad. Prayer and trust in God have helped me to realize that Ulcerative Colitis is not a curse. Really, it isn't.

I think that my ulcerative colitis is an opportunity. It is an opportunity to improve my outlook on life and the world. Yes, something good can come out of something bad if you truly trust in God. In my case, a positive attitude came out of a bad diagnosis.

Life is what you make of it. God enables us to make every situation a positive experience. Remember that and your Ulcerative Colitis will seem a lot less like a death sentence and more like a life long opportunity to improve yourself.