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Tips For Coping With Chronic Illness

Emma Bray

Coping with chronic illness can involve learning about your condition, managing stress, staying active, and learning to set realistic goals. You can also seek emotional support from friends and family, or join a support group.

Learn about your illness

Find information about your condition and talk to your doctor, asking questions and discussing what steps you can take to improve your health. Try not to pretend you don't have a diagnosis, and instead actively confront it.


Manage sleep

Chronic pain can make it hard to sleep, which can increase stress levels and make it harder to cope with pain. Try to establish a regular sleep routine and wind down before bed.


Manage stress levels

Stress can make pain worse, so it's important to learn how to manage it. You can try taking time out to do things you enjoy. Meditation can help you relax and shift your focus.


Stay active

Regular physical activity can help you feel better, sleep better, and manage your condition, but you should avoid overdoing it.  A healthy diet can help improve your physical and mental health too.


Set goals

Set concrete goals to help you feel more in control, make a list of limitations and workarounds for each one and accept that you may not be able to do everything.


Seek support

Emotional support from loved ones can be a great help, as can support groups. Find a well-facilitated support group to connect with others who have similar experiences. If stress or depression persists, a professional can help you deal with your feelings - speak with your doctor or a therapist.

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