An illness like Crohn's disease can cause a threat to the lifestyle of those who must live with it
. As any chronic illness, stress can manipulate the course that Crohn's takes with a patient because both the body and mind are so closely interrelated. People who are diagnosed with Crohn's should be understood and supported emotionally by those who surround them. A variety of emotions follow after one is diagnosed with an illness such as this, but the best way to cope with it according to David France is to plan as if you are traveling. Make yourself aware of your surroundings, know where bathrooms are, always remember to take enough medication, and in most cases people carry and extra change of clothing. Although some might feel relief to finally know what caused them so much pain, they should not feel alone and should go on with life as any other day (http://www.ccfa.org/printview?pageUrl=/info/about/crohns).