Helping others to understand my UC
Once you have control of your UC and are aware of how it influences your day-to-day life, it can help to share this information with others.
Everyday life involves interacting with the people around you, and the more you can help them to understand your experiences with UC, the more they can help to accommodate you.
It’s good to let the people around you know what you are going through, they will want to support you along the way.
This is true for many of the experiences we have mentioned previously in the Day-to-day life section above, from enabling your employer to make reasonable accommodations to support you at work, to ensuring that you have access to the necessary facilities when travelling. But it can also be helpful to share this information with family and friends, too. Remember that your close friends and family want to support you along the way, and it is okay to ask for help and support.
How much information you share with those around you is completely up to you. Informing others may come in the form of having a conversation. Talking openly can help reduce feelings of isolation and enable you to share any feelings or worries you might have. Alternatively, you may find it easier to share any leaflets your doctor has given you, or direct them to this website.