I am 13 years old and have AF.
I have had them for about 4 months now. For the first month I didn't tell anyone because I was embarrassed, I just tried to deal with it best I can. BIG MISTAKE, that just made it a whole lot worse. I would always hold it in for as long as I could, I know that it the worst thing to do, but I just couldn't stand it. My mind was cluttered constantly with my issue, I would always be thinking "Oh god, I have to go tonight" and things like that, which really made me depressed. I couldn't stand it any longer and finally told my parents.
About 2 weeks ago, I had a colonoscopy for my Crohns disease (diagnosed just this Monday) and the doctor told me I had some of the worst fissures he had EVER seen. Which had just made me even more worried.
I am still trying to deal with it, mixed with everything that is going on in my life. It has truly brought me down.
I would be very grateful for any suggestions, treatment ideas that anyone could give me? Maybe even someone to share there experiences, so I have someone to relate to. Because going through something like this as young as me ALONE is really not what I want. I am glad I found this forum, like a weight of my shoulders!
P.S. If you think I sound mature for my age, its because I am in year 8 and I have parents that have bought me up to see things from different point of views. So I am very open minded. :)