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Having a long-term, or chronic, illness can disrupt your life in many ways. You may often be tired and in pain. Your illness might affect your appearance or your physical abilities and independence. You may not be able to work, causing financial problems. For children, chronic illnesses can be frightening, because they may not understand why this is happening to them.
These changes can cause stress, anxiety and anger. If they do, it is important to seek help. A trained counselor can help you develop strategies to regain a feeling of control. Support groups might help, too. You will find that you are not alone, and you may learn some new tips on how to cope.
Being Sick Well - Gives advice to patients and care givers coping with chronic illness.
Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired - Coping with invisible chronic illnesses: how, with awareness and practice, attitudes to illness can be changed, easing communication and management.
CFIDS/FMS Self-Help - A solution-oriented self-help program for people coping with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia or related illnesses.
Learning to Cope with Chronic Illness - Practical advice to patients and significant others.
Coping with Chronic Illness - An academic paper discusses illness in terms of stages, with a description of each in terms of its relevance to patients.
Coping with Chronic Illness and Depression - How to recognize depression and when to consult the doctor.
Coping with a Chronic Illness in your Family - Advice to family members, including communication, financial matters, independence and taking charge.
Chronic Illness Coping - Lists articles including lessons from Christopher Reeve, treatment of whole person, psychological control, and coping techniques.
Coping with Chronic Illness - The Fathers Network on how to deal with physical, emotional and spiritual aspects. Applies to anyone with a longterm disease.
Poem, Pain Management, Chronic Illness - Poem about coping with pain using relaxation and imagery.