Another newbie trying to cope

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Hello Everyone,

I wanted to introduce myself and ask for suggestions. I am a 30 year

old student in Chicago. I just got diagnosed with PSC and have been

trying to cope with the deluge of emotions. I was diagnosed with UC

last year.

Next week, wife and I are going to Mayo to see Dr Lindor and seek a

second opinion. We don't think that the diagnosis will change but we

feel he might have something to say about management and prognosis.

I have a couple of questions:

1. What is the best way to cope with the depression? It feels unreal -

how could I have got this condition when I feel fine physically? Wife

is really being supportive as well as strong - I could not have

handled this myself.

2. How do I break the news to my parents? They are in India and are

already freaked out about my UC. Any suggestions on how I can help

them take in this more easily?

Thanks for the support. This group is great for getting information

quickly. Let's hope for a quick breakthrough in research.

Puneet

30 yrs, UC dx 2006, PSC dx 2007