How to cope with chronic illness

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When you hear chronic illness what comes to your mind?
Yes chronic illness are sicknesses that has no cure but can only be managed, they are like lifetime problem, they are not easy to deal with, this illness might be hereditary or just illness that came around, those illness includes diabetes, asthma, cancer, heart disease, arthritis, depression and many more.
This is a very difficult situation to handle because the individual knows that hes not going to get better any longer so it might be very difficult for he or she to be happy again.

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Since they don't have a cure so how can one manage them and also live a fruitful life?
There are numerous factors that can help one deal with chronic illness.
First thing that will help ine cope with chronic Illness is becoming an advocate of oneself, always feel free to discuss with the doctor, confidently ask him the way forward, types of treatment you are to receive and other requirements.
Make sure you make an informed decision as to the type of treatment you will want and make it known to people around you.
When you have a collaborative relationship with the doctor even when things are going worse you will still be happy.

Another way to cope with chronic illness is making your health your priority, take your medicine when due and always take care of yourself no matter what.

Always eat healthy diet, also engage in physical therapy or exercises the little you can, use your energy to the full, never think of negative coping mechanisms like drinking lots of alcohol and abusing drugs.
Always ask people around you for help when you need it and stay in touch with family and friends, buld a strong relationship with your family members.
Always look for ways to assist others because it will also relief you from your pain.

Always beware that depression will always want to take over, play music, dance and do things that will make you happy.

Conclusively no matter how bad it is never have a negative view of yourself, remain calm because only that can give you peace of mind.
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