hi everyone! Im new to this app and I just wanted to get some advice. I was diagnosed with UC a little under a year ago and I am really struggling. I am 21 yrs old and I feel like I am missing out on so much. My entire life has changed. I cannot work and had to switch to online school because my symptoms are so severe. My best friend doesn't understand what I'm going through even though I have tried my best to explain it to her. I feel guilty that my family has to make all these changes just to make sure I am okay. I used to not have to think twice before I went anywhere and now I feel tied down because of my UC. How do you all cope with the stress of UC and feeling like no one understands what you're going through??