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The norovirus was diagnosed after cultures were taken, as was the campylobacter. The infections have caused lasting damage, and many digestive diseases and illnesses can be triggered by these sorts of viruses.

I’ve had many different tests done, and as I mentioned I’ve had several biopsies taken from my stomach and colon and I’m waiting on the results. It is most certainly not all in my head, and I do not need a psychiatrist. I am currently waiting for my test results so I can get to the bottom of it and get treatment. 1 week ago

I’ve been in and out of hospital for the past 10 months now with severe stomach problems, mostly gastroenteritis type symptoms. I’ve been told it is or could be so many different things including:

1. Norovirus (twice)
2. Campylobacter
3. Crohn’s disease
4. Ulcerative colitis
5. Infective colitis
6. Unhealthy lifestyle (I have the healthiest lifestyle of anyone I know)
7. Lactose intolerance
8. Ceoliacs disease
9. Problems caused by ibuprofen (I don’t take ibuprofen)
10. IBS

I’ve also been told it’s all in my head, I’m making it up and so on. I’m exhausted and in pain all the time, and I just want a diagnosis now. I finally convinced them to do a gastroscopy and colonoscopy and they found ulceration and gastritis, but still no diagnosis. Waiting on a small bowel xray and biopsy results back. Hopefully one day they’ll know what’s wrong and fix me and my silly tummy! 1 week ago

If you’re still going through all this as this was 12 months ago, but about 10 months ago I was taken into hospital with sever tummy aches that have never gotten better.

I’ve just been reading your list of things and I honestly feel like I could written about 98% of them haha! I hope your tummy is better :)

Sorry this is probably weird but I just thought it was funny :p 1 week ago

Your comment made me laugh, I was really serious but you made me feel a little stupid (in the best possible way!)

Thank you very much for your kind words, when I was sat feeling sorry for myself they felt a little harsh but on re-reading I realise that you’re right, and I know I can do whatever I want with my life. I’m probably always going to struggle with my self-esteem, but I think I might be on the right track.

Thank you again :) x 1 week ago

In the nicest way possible it so good to know I am not the only one who is going through this. Everything you have said there is so true, and I often feel guilty, or like a burden to the people trying to help, as I know they 100% have my best interests at heart but no one except me will ever be able to deal with these negative feelings.

For three years I have considered giving up every month or so, and what you said about getting through when I wanted to give up really has made me feel better. I could have packed it in and I never quit.

Thank you so much, this comment truly made my day :) x 1 week ago

I’m really struggling with feelings of mediocrity. I talk to my family and friends and boyfriend, and they all respond with “no, you’re not mediocre, you’re brilliant!” or, “no, you’re better than everybody else not the other way round!” – this is all lovely and so incredibly supportive of them, and I can tell they really want me to feel better – but I don’t.

I KNOW I’m mediocre. I’ve just completed my degree that has taken three years of slogging my guts to achieve, and I’m going to get a crappy mark (I’ve worked it out, I’m not just been defeatist) even though I’ve nearly killed myself trying to do well. I’ve been very ill through this last year, but I don’t want that to be an excuse for why I’ve done badly. All of my close friends have received wonderful accolades, awards, and opportunities as a result of the course, Texprint 2013, New Designers 2013, people approaching them for their skill. I’ve got nothing, not even a half decent grade.

I’m feeling so badly about my own abilities right now. I was always told I was an incredibly talented and intelligent child, and I could achieve whatever I wanted, and at that time I was all of those things. What changed? Why am I such a failure now? Blah :( 1 week ago

This is a total cheat, as I’ve completed uni now, and know I’m definitely going to graduate, however uni has been the most challenging time of my life (emotionally), and I feel that I deserve to tick it off my life goals!!! 1 week ago

As I’ve now completed uni I’m free to start looking for jobs. I’m going to save for a few months then hopefully begin learning again. This is both exciting and terrifying!!! 1 week ago

Well since being ill at the back end of last year, I’ve been back in and out of hospital with the same problems, and as of yet haven’t received any diagnosis, HOWEVER, I have had lots of biopsies taken from my stomach and bowel, and hopefully that will shed some light on what’s been going on.

As a result of all of these problems my weight has absolutely rocketed, my appetite has been a rollercoaster ride, my self esteem has plummeted due to the weight gain, and my depression has resurfaced. Things are finally appearing to look up, I hope, and I’m trying to focus on being healthy as opposed to losing weight. I’d still like to to lose it, but it’s not the most important factor. 1 week ago

I haven’t posted for a LONG time. I have not lost anywhere near a stone, but I’m not 11 stone anymore at least! Last time I checked I was around 10st 9lbs.

I’ve had a pretty tough time with regards to my body, I got rushed into hospital because of a severe bowel illness and I’ve had various other ailments, so for the past 2-3 months my body has been doing all sorts of crazy shit haha!

My body finally seems to be settling down, so I’m back on the diet wagon, but I seem to be doing OK at least. I’ve just got into a new relationship, and I’m very happy, but I’m not certain whether this will help or hinder my attempts haha. On the one hand, there’s less in the way of comfort eating, as my therapy has worked really well, going into hospital put a lot into perspective, and getting into a relationship with a wonderfully loving person has made me generally very happy. HOWEVER, from experience, new relationships often come with large quantities of food and drink and enjoyment… So I’m sure we’ll soon find out haha!

Wish me luck! 8 months ago

So far I have fully completed 6 books, and I’m over halfway through two others.

1. Wuthering Heights
2. Jane Eyre
3. Lemony Snicket’s Bad Beginning
4. The Hunger Games(The Hunger Games Trilogy)
5. Catching Fire(The Hunger Games Trilogy)
6. Mockingjay(The Hunger Games Trilogy)
4. Little Women (Nearly Finished)
5. Anthony Kiedis’ Scar Tissue (Over halfway)

By the end of the year I would like to have finished the last two and possibly The Picture of Dorian Gray. 8 months ago

1. Wuthering Heights
2. Jane Eyre
3. Lemony Snicket’s The Bad Beginning
4. Halfway through Anthony Kiedis’ Scar Tissue (again)
5. Started the picture of Dorian Gray 11 months ago

Heyy yeah I am :) x 13 months ago

I’ve been really sucking at this one. Again, life has got in the way of my plans. Feeling down, mega stress, I am unfortunately one of these gals who eats her feelings. And I have a lot of feelings. I’m down to about 10 stone 7, so I’ve lost like 3lbs…. But it’s very very slow.

I’m kind of hating myself at the moment, and I need to change, so I’m trying this thing where I challenge myself, so I can get back in touch with who I am. So my challenge is to lose 2lbs in the next two weeks. That’s a much less intimidating goal that 1 stone over an infinite period of time.

I’ll get back to you in two weeks! 13 months ago

Now moving on to Jane Eyre. I’m not actually this slow of a reader, just unfortunately life kind of gets in the way. I aim to have finished this by the 7/6, that gives me one month. Here’s to hoping! 13 months ago

Okay, so this is a big big day for this Goal. I have been gradually weaning myself off my Citalopram, I was on 20mg a day, so I decided for the last pack I would break each tablet in half and have 10mg instead. Of course this meant they lasted twice as long, which is annoying, but my health is more important than my desperation to get off the medication. I have had a fair few days where I have forgotten to take them all together, but I think that has helped with the process, making it more gradual.

So, the big news, today is my LAST ANTIDEPRESSANT EVER!! Okay that might be quite a bold statement (especially as I currently take an antidepressant as a pain relief for vulvodynia), and of course I can’t predict what is going to happen in the future, I may be struck down with depression again, but I have already been through it now, and I can recognise the signs. Hopefully hindsight can prevent a relapse.

It’s been a long, LONG road, overcoming my depression. It’s been nearly two solid years now, that I’ve felt there’s no hope. Finally I can see the light. In fact, I’ve already seen the light, and come through the other end. Of course I still get down, but I wouldn’t be human if I didn’t, but I sincerely believe that my depression is gone. So to anyone who believes that it is impossible to cure, I’m living proof that if you want it badly enough it will happen, it just takes time and patience.

I realise that compared to many people my bout of depression is nothing. There are people out there who have suffered every day for the majority of their lives, but people do care. I have received so much support, from forums, from the people on 43Things, and from friends and family.

I just want to thank everyone on 43Things who has helped me, cheering my goals, leaving comments when I have felt like there’s no hope, and generally just creating a feeling of support by their presence.

Right, tearful speech over :p So yeah… Now I only have to get off my Amityptaline (sp?) and my acne medication, and I will be completely medication free!! :D 15 months ago

Over the past couple of weeks I have been applying for a house that is up for rent across the road from where I’m living now. It’s one bed, and pretty big especially for just one person! The house is basically mine, I just need to find a job to make sure I can keep up to then rent.

I am SO excited it is unbelievable. I can’t wait to have my own home. A place of solitude that can be as creative as I wish. It’s going to be so amazing!!! 15 months ago

Hopefully if I can get a job I can save enough money to finally learn to drive. I’m sick of being unable to get around!!! 16 months ago

1. The Big Bang Theory
2. True Blood
3. My new baby brother being born healthily (Kurt – 9lb 4oz)
4. That my stepmum is recovering well
5. Lighter mornings
6. Lighter evenings
7. My craft
8. Art
9. Painting
10. Beautiful things
11. Good friends
12. Strength 16 months ago

1. My Kindle
2. The Wii Fit
3. Me and my bestie finding the energy to go for a run
4. Having the self control to NOT pig out today
5. Making plans for the future
6. A really REALLY relaxing weekend
7. The relief I felt after kickboxing
8. This burning desire to start exercising regularly
9. Vaseline, after the cold weather has chapped my lips
10. That I seem to live in the only town that didn’t get snow today! 16 months ago