I’ve had a rough go at it
for a while now with many different diagnosis.
First, Crohn’s Disease, then it was Celiac Disease but no Crohn’s. Thirdly, it was both Crohn’s and Celiac
disease which now brings me to the most recent diagnosis. Celiac Disease and IBS (Irritable Bowel
Syndrome) I’m exhausted emotionally and
physically!! After learning to cope over
and over again for many years, I am once again wearing that hat. Living with a chronic health condition
presents many challenges. Learning how to meet those challenges is a process —
it doesn't happen right away. I can contest to that!
But understanding more
about your condition, and doing your part to manage it, can help you deal with
the challenge and make it easier. Many
people find that taking an active part in the care of a chronic health
condition can help them feel stronger and better equipped to deal with lots of
life's ups and downs. Attitude is
everything!!
Most people go through
stages in learning to cope with a chronic illness, whatever that illness may be.
Someone who has just been diagnosed with a health condition might feel many
things. Some people feel confused, and
worried about their health, the future and how their life will change. For others, the situation seems unfair,
causing them to feel sad, angry at themselves and those they love. I’ve felt
every one of those at different times. These feelings are all part of the coping and
healing process. Everyone's reaction is
different, but they're all entirely normal.
I’ve said this before,
knowledge is power. The more you find
out about your condition, the more you will feel in control and the less scary
it is. Learning to live with illness is all about accepting. Accepting the things you cannot change and
living your life to the fullest. Develop
a plan with your Doctor and take action to get yourself feeling better-NOW. However that may be, diet modifications, stress
management. It all depends on what
illness it is that you have or the challenges that you are facing ahead.
“Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze
you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are.”
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