The Warrior Princess

My name is Maria Torakis, also known as The Warrior Princess. why you may ask? because a tragedy struck me and I have been taking it with grace...Heres my story. Around the end of 2011, I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. For those who dont know Ulcerative Colitis is an Inflammatory Bowel Disease, many people suffer from it. As for the people that do suffer from this, this Blog is for you. <3 Supporting my Kind of People!

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Today is a Milestone ✨ #ulcerativecolitis #10yearsdiagnosed https://www.instagram.com/p/CVLwUvVpdQpuhtoDfnAIBzS1v-jhMdABDMrpLs0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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For all the Crohnies and UCers, this ones for you 💕 #crohnsandcolitisawareness #PaintedRed Marks 9 years of being diagnosed 🙏🏻 🚽💩 (at Olympic Stadium (Montreal)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHWznWRjrK_pgQKnSSSEumc3jJeUxRwjlkXdaI0/?igshid=57nvil5jquw7

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When you are immunocomprised going through this pandemic and your friends understand that 🥰💪🏼💕

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2 months left you guys!! Let’s make it count! #UCcommunity #teameffort

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Its the first day of IBD Awareness Month and most of you know i am part of this community. For the ones who dont know, i have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and have been in remission for about 6 years now. Yes, i am one of the lucky individuals who had a short time of being severely sick and hospitalized but i truly believe that the physical illness is not that big of a problem. Mental illness in this community is big. Its very hard/stressful experience to go through. I unfortunately was 17/18 when i was diagnosed and therefore i have grown to have anxiety due to my disease. I got to experience things as an adult when i was still a kid. Made me grow up faster then what i should have. Mentally limit myself from things i love to do or eat. You kinda dont want to go out because your scared that if things dont go well, you need to be with someone that knows how to take care of you. Its stressful and alot to think about as a teen. You grow to understand that this is a part of you and will always be there, that you cant fight it. “You must work with it to find the proper lifestyle” they said, but actually you never wanted to change and you start noticing you and your body are completely disconnected. Your brain says Yes this is good for you and your body says No not happening today. I know im not the only one that struggles with this mentally and because it is the Awareness Month, i felt the need to speak up not about my UC but about my mental health with UC. Its been tough and its something i still go through now as a 24 year old adult. And to my IBD community, i speak up for you. I understand your frustration and heartache... to know your not alone and to Just Keep Swimming. Swimming through the pain, the devastation, the hopelessness and the overall sadness. Just Keep Swimming. #warriorprincess #mentalillness #IBDAwarenessMonth

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Anxious

Hi, Have you ever felt anxious late at night? thinking if you will be ok the next day? because in the back of your mind you still think it can come back in your sleep? I recently started a new chapter in my life. Started university and im nervous. im scared that after all i went through that it will come back. I have alot on my plate (school, work, boyfriend, health) and i sometimes wonder if one day im just gonna collapse and need to start over again. Tonight ive been alil gassy which is making me really nervous. I am thinking about the what ifs which i know is bad, but i just cant help it. im thinking this out of fear. Are any of you on the same boat? do you get late night panic attacks? Let me know, because i am here to talk. much love, - The Warrior Princess

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No One Said It Was Easy! #staystrong #ulcerativecolitis #crohns #awareness #picstitch. ✌️World IBD Day 🌎

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On Sunday and Monday I had to drink 4 litres to clear out my system for my colonoscopy. I battled this disease for a year and dealt with my ups and downs for three. I have waited anxiously for my doctor to do this test and tell me that im finally ok. so on This Monday I finally got my answer.... that i am healthy and ok 🙏😭🎉👊 #ontopoftheworld #remission #ulcerativecolitis

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Its Been Awhile

hi everybody, tomorrow morning is my colonoscopy and i am very nervous and anxious. everyone is telling me to not worry but the fear is taking over. i am so scared to get bad news that i cant think straight right now! i hate the fact that ive been so excited about this colonoscopy all week due to the fact that this will depict if i get of my Imuran and actually establish if i am stable. then last minute i am freaking out, not wanting to go. this sucks and my colon agrees!! what do you guys think? should i be nervous? hope your having calmer thoughts, Love, -The Warrior Princess

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Put Up A Front

no one can see the pain that im in. sometimes it can honestly be a sin. sitting and reflecting is the wrong thing to do. but what else do i choose. sitting so calm and happy about life. but its a front because i have no might. repress the thoughts i have to better me. i dont want to poke myself you see. loving life to the fullest is what i must do. i have no trust in you.

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Keeping it together isn’t the easiest thing in the world. In fact, it’s one the hardest things and what defines a person’s strong character. But we all have our days and moments of weakness but that’s only cause we’re human. I guess tonight I’m just being human.

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that moment when you lay down and feel EVERYTHING.

-The Warrior Princess 💜

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Supporting the Chronic Babies <3

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Pain is my Bestfriend. He got to know me and I got to know him.

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This was when I was at my worst and around my first remicade infusion. I went through hell and back but I kept fighting. Even when I was exhausted like I am in the picture, I never stopped fighting. Look at me now, I am on humira and immuran and doing great! Ive been in remission for the 10 months now and I'm telling you that you should fight for yourself because you can win that war against your body! Much love- The Warrior Princess 💜✌ Ps. Happy IBD Awareness!