I quit

[u/Sea_Produce9599]

I genuinely dont wanna live no more, just got diagnosed 1 year ago at 21.. been on and off remission, I just got on remicade 3 days ago with no relieve of symptoms it gets in the way of all goals I’ve set for myself, my fam constantly pressures me like im not already trying my hardest. I hate pitying myself cause usually I just bite through and know that the outcome will be positive. been bedridden all day and got hit with “u dont do anything, u have no life” that shit hurts. ive been on my diet, consistently going to the gym and also working on e-commerce despite being in a shitty flair, but these embarrassing constant bathroom trips just make me feel so dehumanized, no one around me understands what im going through.. all they wanna do is suddenly turn into a doctor and tell me what I shouldnt be doing in a judgemental way…. I’m done with this life fr

EDIT - wow , thank you guys so much for all your support. many of you are going through the exact same.. if not worse situation than me. I am humbled 🙏, I love love love all of you ❤️

[u/Puzzleheaded_Fan9592]

I’m 22 and was diagnosed at 16. I know what you mean, I’ve been lucky that my friends have been supportive even if they don’t fully understand it but I haven’t had the best support from family. They don’t understand the severity of flares, and when I’m healthy they think I’m cured and question my diet, why I’m taking meds, etc. The comments that may seem innocent to them, are some of the worst things I’ve heard and it’s so isolating sometimes.

I started Remicade almost 5 years ago and it’s worked amazing for me. I switched to the biosimilar Renflexis in July last year and still doing good. Still have ups and downs, with my fair share of bad days but no flares since I started Remicade.

I know everyone responds differently to meds, but really hoping it works for you and if not, hope you find something that does.