My husband gets that way and I found (as a wife) that the more he is anxious the worse it is.

He can think himself to a flare up. he has taken Anxiety meds because he also does not sleep very well and those did not help. Relaxation seems to be helping him. I make him talk to me (he is very quiet and reserved) about what is going on, between that and regular Chiropractic care, good quality Viatamins, Better diet (very little fast food) he is slowly (and I mean slowly) starting to show improvement.

I know saying to relax is bad right now because you already seem anxious, but I am starting to believe this is crucial.

I know how you feel, I just got over a flare-up in October and I know I am getting sick again, I take xanax at night or I would not sleep. I just got off predisone, it was killing me in other ways, now I don't know what to do. My doctor insist on Remicade and I just won't do it! I don't want to eat, have no energy and feel so bad, all I can do is tell you try not to keep it on your mind and be happy while your in remission, worring seems like it brings it on quicker, take care and many hugs....Marcie

Oh yes, I remember those days. I agree with waiting... do some relaxation techniques. Also, if you have a flare up, you have to remember that this too will pass. I hope you feel well for a while.

My daughter has had ulcerative colitis for 9 years.A couple of years ago she was hospitalized for a month to get it under control as she had a major relapse.

She is nervous most of the time when she is going out in case there are no toilets.The more nervous she is the worse it gets.

She seems to be less anxious now as she she's a pattern of the more nervous the more problems.

I just went through a really bad flare-up that lasted almost a year. I finally got past it and now I feel normal. I sometimes get worried that it won't last long and I notice that the anxiety causes my tummy to act up a bit. That's how much my feelings effect my disease. What I learned to do is just put it out of my mind, eat as well as I can and when I start to get anxious I occupy myself. And enjoy being healthy!!!! Hang in there :)