Literally the above... talking about a poo is such a taboo topic for most people.. not for us, those with IBD, it's as casual as saying 'good morning'.
Girls pretend they don't do it.. boys pretend girls don't do it...
Until, you mention you have IBD.... THEN it becomes the talking point of every single conversation.
Naturally it isn't the easiest conversation to have, strange really as we all do it despite how often.
For those who don't understand Crohns or Colitis they often define it as 'oh you sh*t alot' God the amount of times I've heard that, and the amount of times I wished that was just the case. Basically that's the only part people understand, or choose to understand so it's the only part they'll focus on.
For those who don't understand Crohns or Colitis they often define it as 'oh you sh*t alot' God the amount of times I've heard that, and the amount of times I wished that was just the case. Basically that's the only part people understand, or choose to understand so it's the only part they'll focus on.
For some reason this also makes others feel like they can be open about their own bowel movements.. So, LUCKY ME.. I get to hear all about everyone else's excrement!!
I'm not in any way precious about toilet talk.. those who know me well will know this, sorry guys! Lol. When you spend majority of your time in the bathroom you soon lose some of the embarrassment.
I'm not in any way precious about toilet talk.. those who know me well will know this, sorry guys! Lol. When you spend majority of your time in the bathroom you soon lose some of the embarrassment.
Like when you've been in the bathroom a little while and someone says 'oh nice poo was it? tehehe' as a joke... I'm literally like 'na, only a little bit came out have to go back soon'.
I'm not saying its a pleasant conversation in any way however it is part of life and I'm totally ok with the fact I'm a GIRL AND I POO. I feel like its a real therapy for those people that don't usually discuss it, they must save it all up then blurt it out when they see me. Which I’m fine with, maybe one day I’ll have a talk show just for people who want to talk utter 💩 you heard it here first people.
Apologies girls for exposing your deep dark secrets that take place in the bathroom! I hope your relationships can sustain this difficult reality! 😉
Since I was diagnosed and I went to uni at 18 my grandpa used to buy me 'essential' packages including food and cleaning products etc. One item has continued and 8 years on he still buys my toilet rolls...every Monday he does his weekly shop for himself and my grandma. I can guarantee when I come home from work they'll be a pack of toilet rolls on my doorstep, bless him!
I always laugh to myself when I think of our conversations... he often will buy from different places then ask how I found the quality of that certain toilet roll.. just the sort of conversation everyone has with their grandpa, right?!
Anyway during isolation for obvious reasons he hasn’t been doing his weekly shop and he wouldn’t rest until he knew I had my toilet rolls. So thanks to online shopping I got my toilet rolls on my door step 45 rolls of Andrex only the finest 😇
I'm not saying its a pleasant conversation in any way however it is part of life and I'm totally ok with the fact I'm a GIRL AND I POO. I feel like its a real therapy for those people that don't usually discuss it, they must save it all up then blurt it out when they see me. Which I’m fine with, maybe one day I’ll have a talk show just for people who want to talk utter 💩 you heard it here first people.
Apologies girls for exposing your deep dark secrets that take place in the bathroom! I hope your relationships can sustain this difficult reality! 😉
Since I was diagnosed and I went to uni at 18 my grandpa used to buy me 'essential' packages including food and cleaning products etc. One item has continued and 8 years on he still buys my toilet rolls...every Monday he does his weekly shop for himself and my grandma. I can guarantee when I come home from work they'll be a pack of toilet rolls on my doorstep, bless him!
I always laugh to myself when I think of our conversations... he often will buy from different places then ask how I found the quality of that certain toilet roll.. just the sort of conversation everyone has with their grandpa, right?!
Anyway during isolation for obvious reasons he hasn’t been doing his weekly shop and he wouldn’t rest until he knew I had my toilet rolls. So thanks to online shopping I got my toilet rolls on my door step 45 rolls of Andrex only the finest 😇
I will also carry a back up toilet roll and toilet spray in my bag (sometimes chuck in a spare pare of underwear for good measure) it's my own version of a survival kit.
So, lets be honest, Poo isn’t the top topic of discussion over the dinner table but in all seriousness if you are struggling with IBD (diagnosed or undiagnosed) it’s important to find someone you can talk to. It’s absolutely nothing to be ashamed of (It took me many years to realise this) and by doing so we can make poo, less taboo.
Anyway, enough chatting SH!T for one night. x
So, lets be honest, Poo isn’t the top topic of discussion over the dinner table but in all seriousness if you are struggling with IBD (diagnosed or undiagnosed) it’s important to find someone you can talk to. It’s absolutely nothing to be ashamed of (It took me many years to realise this) and by doing so we can make poo, less taboo.
Anyway, enough chatting SH!T for one night. x
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