I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2021 — and it changed everything. 💜

Some days are harder than others, but I keep showing up, even when my body feels like it’s fighting against me. Crohn’s is invisible, but it’s real.

This is your reminder to be kind — you never know what someone is going through. Let’s spread awareness and love for those living with Crohn’s and other invisible illnesses. 💪

#CrohnsAwareness #InvisibleIllness #ChronicIllnessWarrior #IBDStrong #CrohnsDisease

2025/10/24 Edited to

7 comments

Rell's images
Rell

I Was Diagnosed In October 2013. I've Had 6 Major Surgeries, Due To That Disease.

Leelee Martinez's images
Leelee Martinez

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

See more comments

Related posts

✨ Things I Wish I Knew Before Being Diagnosed with MCAS, EDS & POTS ✨
Living with MCAS, EDS, and POTS has taught me that healing doesn’t always look like pushing harder. 💜 Rest is productive. 💜 Hydration isn’t optional. 💜 “Looking healthy” doesn’t mean feeling healthy. 💜 It’s okay to cancel plans when your body says no. 💜 Small wins deserve to be celebrated.
Bri

Bri

2 likes

Things I thought was normal…
#momsoftiktok #adhd #adhdawareness #adhdwomen
Ashley|SAHM of 3 💙🩷💙

Ashley|SAHM of 3 💙🩷💙

141 likes

A first-person view of legs relaxing by a pool, with text overlay announcing 'How I Lost 30Ibs Naturally w/ PCOS' and a 'Swipe for more' prompt.
A smiling woman with blonde hair, identified as the author in January 2024 at her highest weight of 215 lbs, looking stressed and depressed.
A woman in a black outfit, standing in a store, representing her current weight of 190 lbs after 6 months of her weight loss journey since her PCOS diagnosis.
How I Lost 30Ibs in 6 months Naturally w/ PCOS
This is my first time posting my journey! I’ve struggled with irregular periods, bad acne, and weight fluctuation my whole life but wasn’t officially diagnosed with pcos until 2023 when I was 23. Here’s some other tips that helped me: • Eating in a calorie deficit! I know us pcos girlies alway
Courtney

Courtney

5217 likes

diagnosed at 34 with ADHD
I had no idea how deeply this was affecting my life. I always knew something felt off, but I assumed everyone felt this way. For a long time, I managed to stay afloat, pushing through the challenges of executive dysfunction and paralysis. But over the past year, it became overwhelming, leaving me c
MeganLiz

MeganLiz

829 likes

how I got diagnosed with PCOS
my doctor told me I was fine, but I wasn’t fine! I knew something was wrong and it wasn’t just “my anxiety” … I got an ultrasound to see if I had any cysts on my ovaries & everything looked great even though I was having terrible cramps! I saw a holistic doctor who specialized in hormon
rachel

rachel

1008 likes

That time I was diagnosed with breast cancer
Two years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. This October marks year two of my cancer free diagnosis. Life is weird. It makes you show up when you don’t want to, and pushes you to limits you never thought you would reach. Or that you wanted to reach, for that matter. Sometimes good
Katie Helm

Katie Helm

80 likes

I was diagnosed with….
A year ago I was diagnosed with High Functioning Depression and was prescribed sleeping pills for my insomnia and Lexapro. The Lexapro left me with NO emotions at all. I couldn’t even cry when my sister passed. During this time I found out I was being cheated on also. Eventually I stopped taking my
JayNicole💛

JayNicole💛

7 likes

🥺🥺She was diagnosed with this which motivated her
#businesswoman #business #businessowner #entrepreneur #businessman #smallbusiness #motivation #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlife #success #womeninbusiness #marketing #businesstips #love #startup #businesscoach #fashion #girlboss #smallbusinessowner #bossbabe #money #e
Andre Thomas

Andre Thomas

23 likes

Maliha Loves Shopping! Maliha Was Diagnosed With Autism! She Doesn't Know It! ❤️
Brunell Donald-Kyei

Brunell Donald-Kyei

55 likes

Former President Biden Diagnosed with Cancer
#BreakingNews #JoeBiden #Cancer #FormerPresidentBiden #ProstateCancer
Idaho Republican News

Idaho Republican News

7 likes

The last load..before I got diagnosed with cancer.
Darryl Armstrong

Darryl Armstrong

37 likes

Last week I was diagnosed with ADHD…
…at almost 37 years old. And suddenly, so much of my childhood made sense. Many people dont realize that the average women isnt diagnosed until her 30’s — and for children ADHD is diagnosed in boys 2–3 times more often than girls. Not because girls don’t have it — but because it often looks diff
Maggie Hensley | Mom of 8🐎🦋

Maggie Hensley | Mom of 8🐎🦋

1 like

I was recently diagnosed with POTS…
I don’t really know how to manage my symptoms, or how to tell when I need to rest versus when I can keep pushing myself. Also, I have a hard time telling if I’m in a flare up, because I ALWAYS feel like I am. What should I do? #potssyndrome #dysautonomia #disabled #chronicillnesslife
Olivia 🖤🥀🍉

Olivia 🖤🥀🍉

24 likes

A person with a blue mohawk and shaved sides looks directly at the camera with wide eyes and a slight smile. They are wearing a grey hoodie and sitting on a patterned chair, with shelves holding various decorative items and bottles visible in the background.
Hello, I'm Lindsay. I was diagnosed with PTSD🫶
#safespace #lemon8challenge Learning to cope with childhood trauma, one day at a time. You are not alone.
LindzNeuendorf

LindzNeuendorf

2 likes

I was diagnosed with ADHD at Lemon8🙀
#adhd #catzyapp #selfcare #mentalhealth
Catzy_App

Catzy_App

24 likes

I was diagnosed with OCD.
Okay, there’s a lot with this for me. I was thinking I could have this, but I don’t display some of the more stereotypical symptoms that you see in media commonly (not that I know of, at least). So much of it is internal for me. With the diagnosis now, I feel some relief, but mostly like an imposte
Dee

Dee

2 likes

The image defines 'my·as·the·ni·a' and 'Myasthenia gravis' (with pronunciation), explaining it as muscle weakness and rapid fatigue of voluntary muscles. It states the condition is caused by a breakdown in nerve-muscle communication, citing the Mayo Clinic.
I was diagnosed with MG 14 years ago!
Kesha too✨

Kesha too✨

9 likes

Things I thought were personality traits until I got diagnosed with ADHD
So many of us grow up thinking our struggles are “just our personality.” In reality, ADHD (and AuDHD) traits get mislabeled, misunderstood, or even punished, while we internalize shame. Getting the right diagnosis doesn’t erase those experiences, but it gives us a new lens: I wasn’t broken. My bra
Bailey Pilant | ADHD Therapist

Bailey Pilant | ADHD Therapist

66 likes

😬I was diagnosed with ADHD at Lemon8🍋
#adhd #catzyapp #selfcare #mentalhealth #adhdtiktok
Catzy_App

Catzy_App

15 likes

Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer
RadioDon Network

RadioDon Network

12 likes

things i did once i got diagnosed with BPD
#bpd #bpdawareness #bpdrecovery #lemon8creator #therapy
brooke ꒰ᐢ. .ᐢ꒱

brooke ꒰ᐢ. .ᐢ꒱

35 likes

A person in a green ribbed crop top and white pants takes a mirror selfie. They wear glasses and a black mask, holding a phone. Text overlay reads 'i was just diagnosed with PCOS now what?'. 'Lemon8' and '@taylorprichard' are visible in the corner.
i was diagnosed with pcos... now what?
dear #Lemon8Diary , last week i had a few blood tests done as part of my yearly checkup (haven't gone in 2 years). i've been seeing signs of it through weight gain and slight facial hair growth so i suspected it and brought it up during said appointment. i got the results back today an
tay 𐙚⋅˚₊‧

tay 𐙚⋅˚₊‧

19 likes

I was diagnosed with OCD at 28🙏🏽
Being diagnosed with OCD has actually been a huge relief. I always knew my checking and cleaning habits were a bit extreme, but I also thought it was normal. I would be cleaning for hours even though it was “clean”. Mixed with my anxiety, I was somewhat happy when the pandemic happened because I ne
Shanti Jackson

Shanti Jackson

6 likes

Recently Diagnosed with POI
#safespace #femalehealth I was recently diagnosed at age 38 with POI. Long story short it’s like being in menopause. I have two meds I have to take daily and it’s completely changed my life. I was devastated to hear I couldn’t have anymore children. I have been struggling a lot with this. I hav
Erin2004

Erin2004

72 likes

A woman stands in an office, looking right, with text overlay "How I am affected by ADHD SYMPTOMS." The image also includes the Lemon8 logo and username.
A black and white photo of a woman looking at the camera, with text "I WAS DIAGNOSED AT 16... BUT HERE'S THE PART THAT SURPRISES PEOPLE- I WAS ALWAYS A HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVER." The Lemon8 logo is also visible.
A black and white photo of a person walking on a path lined with trees. Overlaid text describes ADHD symptoms like constant motion, talking too much, and self-esteem issues, concluding "I WASN'T A 'NAUGHTY KID'."
I was diagnosed with ADHD at 16.
I was still a high academic achiever. Both things can be true. My brain was always loud. Always moving. Always thinking three steps ahead and ten steps sideways. ADHD can look like motion, overthinking, anxiety, and perfectionism especially in high achievers. What changed wasn’t discipline
Tyra-Lee 🩺

Tyra-Lee 🩺

1 like

A person's arm with an IV line inserted, secured with tape and gauze, in a hospital setting. A hospital wristband is visible. The text 'I LOST MY EYESIGHT' is overlaid, reflecting the article's theme of vision loss and hospital visits due to IIH.
I LOST MY EYESIGHT ( Diagnosed with IIH)
I was diagnosed early July with IIH (Idiopathic intracranial hypertension) after having ongoing migraines and suddenly losing my eyesight. After 1 spinal tap and another attempted but failed spinal tap, pills EVERYDAY, 4 hospital visits, weekly ophthalmology appointments (most recent was yesterday)
JAE🍒

JAE🍒

833 likes

Recently diagnosed w/ Bipolar Disorder
If you have experience with bipolar or other mood disorders please leave a comment! I would like to connect with others! I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder Friday and I was SHOCKED. I was not believing that I could have bipolar disorder. I thought it was just terrible bouts of depression, feelin
Victoria Elizabeth 🖤✨

Victoria Elizabeth 🖤✨

8 likes

I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes 😳
Damn…. My first two pregnancies I had I was not diagnosed with gestational diabetes but my third one this last one I was diagnosed with just stational diabetes. I’m in my 30s so yeah, a little bit older. Things I absolutely had to change we’re going to be my diet. I had to eat at an earlier
Valleymom | SAHM

Valleymom | SAHM

24 likes

over a year ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 prost
pieCharles Moore

pieCharles Moore

0 likes

I was told I would never have a child
Being diagnosed with unknown infertility was hard. This bot was the biggest blessing in the world #infertility #infertilityjourney #infertilitystruggles #infertilityawareness #fyp
Kayla🧇

Kayla🧇

0 likes

how i got diagnosed with an autoimmune disease
after 8+ years of chronic pain and no answers, i finally got a diagnosis and started treatment that has given me my life back🙏💐 #autoimmunewarrior #autoimmunedisease #chronicillness #rheumatoid arthritis #chronicillnesslife
halz

halz

17 likes

I just was diagnosed with Neuropathy what happens
Randy  Wangler

Randy Wangler

1 like

I have never been diagnosed with Raynaud's but eve
Becky Souden

Becky Souden

7 likes

Maliha Was Diagnosed Autistic! She Doesn't Know And We Won't Tell Her!✌🏾
#MalihaKyei #ParentingAutism
Brunell Donald-Kyei

Brunell Donald-Kyei

5 likes

A closed silver laptop rests on a white textured bedsheet. Overlay text reads 'BURNOUT TIPS how I survive it' and 'Lemon8 @mindfulieva', indicating the article's topic on avoiding burnout.
A desk setup with an open laptop displaying a dashboard, a black candle, and an open journal. Text overlays suggest taking a 'Social media break' to avoid burnout and comparison, aligning with the article's advice.
An open journal shows a 'Today's Gratitude List' with handwritten entries, alongside a page explaining 'What is Gratitude?'. Text advises 'Gratitude journaling' to focus on positives, a key tip from the article.
How I Avoid Burnout 🧠
I've almost had a burnout from my 9-5 at a start-up 🥲 and it took me 1 month to recover, because I couldn't open LinkedIn without feeling physically ill. I was close to a burnout because this work experience was quite traumatic to me, but I'll talk about it at a later date when I hav
mindofieva

mindofieva

2942 likes

I’m 42 and I was just blindsided by cancer.
Follow my story and this journey with me as I share my digital diary with you. #cancerjourney #cancerfighter #cancersucks
Tampa Bae

Tampa Bae

7 likes

I stopped surviving and forgot who I was 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
For a long time, I couldn’t explain what was happening to me. I was exhausted all the time, but I couldn’t sleep. I felt overwhelmed by the smallest things, but I couldn’t turn off the overthinking. Some days I couldn’t get out of bed, and on the days I could, I felt like I was wearing a hundred-po
Kimi Henni

Kimi Henni

12 likes

Diagnosed ADHD at 39! Like whhhaaat??!
#adhdjourney #adhdmomsoftiktok #adhdsquad #adhdgirly #lexaprogirly
Isha

Isha

2 likes

I was diagnosed with epilepsy
#epilepsy #needassistance
Lymekia Stevenson

Lymekia Stevenson

1 like

Maliha Has Been Diagnosed With Autism And She Doesn't Know It! She Living Life!
#MalihaKyei #blackgirlwithautism #AutismAwareness
Brunell Donald-Kyei

Brunell Donald-Kyei

5 likes

Late Diagnosed AuDHD
Getting a diagnosis late in life with autism and ADHD actually was a gift that helped me understand my brain better and be more gentle with myself. The people who love me, continued to love me and those who don’t well I don’t care much about them anyway. #autisticspectrumdisorder #autismdiagnosis
ColbertsLearningCorner

ColbertsLearningCorner

2 likes

01. I got diagnosed with brain cancer at age 2
#gettoknowme
All about Ellie (Jess)

All about Ellie (Jess)

2 likes

Meals i’ve made since being diagnosed with IBD
Hiii everyone! Recently I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis which as completely turned my life upside down. Im currently making an effort to change my diet with more healthy and balanced meals to try to help with my symptoms. There are not many people out there who talk about IBD on apps li
Mia Acosta

Mia Acosta

23 likes

See more