HOW TO STAY POSITIVE THROUGH ADVERSITY

[@jennifercarducci619]

You really have a great outlook for your age (younger than me - 62). It’s taken me most of my life to “be happy with myself”. Thank you for putting yourself out there with your disease (I have UC), I have been comforted by your words many times! Keep your chin up girl / you are loved!

[@justinjjoachin448]

Thank you so much for this video, I’ve been struggling with UC since 2015 and it can be really hard to stay positive. So thank you so much for this encouraging video.

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

Humor is a really good tool especially when you have UC! Google image search "ulcerative colitis jokes" and you're guaranteed to have a good laugh!

[@kimberlywhisenant7236]

Hi Emily this is Kim! I enjoyed your video. I'm new to your channel thanks again! I meditate, or take a bath when I'm going through a rough time!

[@tracywhitlock328]

You are a great inspiration. Keep doing what your doing. I've fell in love with your bubbly personality.

[@shainalizz]

Emily I love you so much, I'm blessed to have found your channel

[@emmacowles50]

This is lovely, thanks for sharing xx

[@HeatherShidaker]

Hello Emily, I just wanted to say Hello and to thank you for putting out the videos that you do. I discovered your channel from your ostomey bag video. I love how genuine you are. I dont suffer from U C but i have ibs w constipation and its a daily struggle and i also have severely bad teeth. I am in pain constantly between the 2 I am trying to find a dentist to work with me on getting dentures but its hard. No body so far wants to help. Its going to cost right at 10k for me to get teeth cut out and dentures. Being a single mom makes it really hard. But watching your videos makes my day better . Keep up the great work and i hope you are feeling better. God bless

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

Thank you! Can I ask where you live?

[@rachaelsmith6519]

you're such a beautiful person ! thank you for all the videos :)

[@lalalasushi10]

You are beautiful inside and out. I have ibs and watching your videos helps me with my struggles and gives me perspective. Could you do a video on what led to your break-up and how you have dealt with that pain?

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

I tried to film one a couple weeks ago but it slowly turned into a hot mess because I was rambling! Haha that's a video I'll definitely need to plan out what I want to say but I will do it very soon!

[@annthistleton2930]

Yana Lyandres Hey that's good to hear your on the mend so pleased to her. I'm suffering with pesty leaks. I wish it was a cold they make u miserable but easier to manage and not as smelly lol.😄😄

[@Claire-qk7jz]

Any advice for how to reach out for help with mental health stuff? Specifically being depressed or just in a season of struggle? Like how did you tell the person you told? I bottle my emotions up and struggle to be vulnerable. I also hate sounding like I'm complaining about my own problems when I know someone always has it worse than me, so I tend to keep it to myself. But as I'm sure you can understand keeping struggles to yourself is such a burden! Sorry for this long comment. Thanks Emily, I'm glad you are feeling better!😊

[@ravenmartin682]

Question for the video: is there anything that “triggers” or makes you think of your experience with an ostomy? Like is there anything that someone can do / say that reminds you of those hard times? & thank you for this video!! 💞 you’re amazing & so so beautiful 💘💘💘

[@annthistleton2930]

Hi I've a question. How do u cope with leaks did/do u get emotional over them and how do/you over come the emotions? Are we aloud two questions.

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

So I'll answer the question about leaks and save your other one to answer in my next video! Dealing with leaks was never an issue with my first stoma. I only had one leak and it was because I was rushing and put it on while my skin was still kind of wet, so I knew what I had done. With my second stoma I leaked for the first two weeks 2-3 times everyday! I was going nuts! I was really overwhelmed and my stoma nurse didn't seem interested in helping at all. So my mom and I tried everything until we found a system that worked. I ended up changing my wafer every other day so I would avoid leaking and more skin breakdown. I hope this answered your question! If it didn't, let me know!

[@annthistleton2930]

Emily Parris hi Emily thankyou for answering my question your such a wonderful young lady with lots of cheer to offer.

[@jasmineaamira2145]

How do you take care depression without pharmaceutical help, I Journal but I am afraid to open up inside of it like really open up. Any ideas for me?

[@tristawittman9749]

I am struggling with my UC , I was diagnosed 4 months after giving birth and I have found it all over whelming and just can’t shed the weight from the pred and had baby weight as he was 4 months or find something to help with my joint pain (from the meds) and wondered if there any tips tricks or advice ?

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

I was pretty overweight while I had UC but mine was more from overeating because of my emotions than any medications. I understand that you have a 4 months old but eating right and exercising are CRUCIAL! More so the eating than the exercising! I plan to do a fitness video soon. I know that when you're sick and a new mom, time and energy are few and far between but it's important now more than ever to take care of yourself and get in good shape! Maybe try a "mommy and baby" fitness class!

[@tristawittman9749]

Emily Parris I work at a gym and have been at it since 2015 and I got down to 70kg but unable to get lower at all I have busted my bum with exercise and I walk everywhere and still can’t get it off :-(

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

I really like to do zumba! It's fun but also great cardio! Or you could try swimming since you're butt is hurting. Like I said, diet is the biggest factor! I recommend especially for having UC taking out red meat and dairy! Look up the doc. on netflix "What the Health" REALLY eye opening! Lots of fruits and veggies and sweet potatoes and avocados! Healthy fats, not junk food

[@tristawittman9749]

Emily Parris lol I love Zumba too and thanks for the diet suggestion I’ll give that ago as it sounds great :-) and will look into some swimming too :-)

[@servantsofthemessiah720]

God is one who gives peace. People need the Lord. She is a live wire. She is transparent likeable.

[@servantsofthemessiah720]

Looking unto Jesus thecAuthor and perfecter of Faith for the Joy that was set before Him endured the Cross dispising the Shame is now sat down at right hand of God.

[@annthistleton2930]

Hi. Awe u poor woman. Are you feeling better.

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

Yeah much better! My nose is still pretty stuffed up, but at least my throat feels better! You should have heard me a couple days ago 😂

[@annthistleton2930]

Emily Parris so pleased to hear your feeling better.

[@user-di7rw7nd6j]

Do you have now stoma or j-pounch. ?

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

J pouch! I had a stoma for 6 months

[@user-di7rw7nd6j]

Emily Parris ok i have now stoma.

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

A are you looking or able to get a Jpouch? How do you feel about your stoma?

[@user-di7rw7nd6j]

Emily Parris i feel good with stoma i dont regret it, i have broplem with My rectum that why i have stoma now it dosent work so it must and there is so much pain when i go toilet. I must be go there 10 Time aday now with stoma have to empty it 2-3 Time aday. 🙂

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

I had to do that too when I had a stoma but still had my rectum. Your rectum normally produces lubrication and mucus to help move stool through and even though you don't use it anymore, it still produces the lube and mucus so you have to expell it. It hurt for a long time to go to the bathroom until I got my rectum removed and now it's great!