tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511737550226025724.post556012418223025684..comments2023-09-11T10:33:21.056+01:00Comments on Colitis and Me: Dastardly VisitorsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034074322295204935noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511737550226025724.post-47755324637933132722014-03-19T10:52:21.040+00:002014-03-19T10:52:21.040+00:00I am the same Victoria, when I have no energy to ...I am the same Victoria, when I have no energy to do housework and it looks as if I haven't hoovered for six months, there will be a ringing of the doorbell, as I take in parcels for a neighbour I have to answer it and dread it being some-one I know. Luckily or unluckily whichever way you want to look at it most of my so called friends abandoned me as I don't go out much (I also have severe anxiety presenting as Agoraphobia) so rarely is it a visitor. I love my family to visit though as they know what I am dealing with. xxKaren Fordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511737550226025724.post-36812334325544697202014-03-16T12:21:46.177+00:002014-03-16T12:21:46.177+00:00It's good to know that I am not the only one h...It's good to know that I am not the only one hiding behind the sofa until visitors turn away :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15034074322295204935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511737550226025724.post-48744446995017567712014-03-16T08:14:21.516+00:002014-03-16T08:14:21.516+00:00When you have any form of IBD, not wanting visitor...When you have any form of IBD, not wanting visitors does not make you anti-social. What it does make you is "human." Dealing with IBD is hard enough without having to deal with constantly unexpected guests. Heaven knows that I have had to develop the skill of NOT answering the door when I don't feel up to things.<br /><br />I also agree completely with Vegan Ostomy in that friends and family who know you have IBD should appreciate that fact, and extend you the courtesy to call ahead and see if you are up for having visitors. OK, rant over :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511737550226025724.post-49135690669177901512014-03-16T00:09:34.665+00:002014-03-16T00:09:34.665+00:00I totally agree!! "I'm round the corner&q...I totally agree!! "I'm round the corner" is not good notice ha!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15034074322295204935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511737550226025724.post-81902724836817940402014-03-15T23:42:52.455+00:002014-03-15T23:42:52.455+00:00Before I was sick, I played social, coed soccer (m...Before I was sick, I played social, coed soccer (mixed men an women) and was quite keen meeting new people at work or while out. Then I spent 5 years in isolation, too sick to do much, so when I started to feel better (with an ostomy), I began craving social contact again. I really enjoyed the short nurse visits I had post-op and love having people over, but you're right - it's much easier when it's on my terms and not out of the blue. <br /><br />Friends and family should respect that you just may not be up to visits and should always call (way) ahead to see if you're ok with it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08647947076362481364noreply@blogger.com