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Chronic Illness Support Groups; Ray of Hope for many

Chronic Illness Support groups can be provided to those with long lasting or permanent illnesses, including cancer. It helps to reduce stress and share problems with others in the same situation. They simply provide encouragement, support and guidance and offer advice whenever you need someone to talk to. There are various other steps you can take to help you feel more positive about everything, and the support groups will teach you how to do this, and offer tips for you to put into action and improve your state of mind.

Author: Jake Edmund
Date: Dec 1, 2010 - 8:25:04 AM

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A Chronic Illness is one which is long lasting or permanent. The top five of these currently include heart disease, cancer, stroke, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and diabetes. Dealing with any of them can be both mentally and physically draining for the patient and a very stressful time for their loved ones as well.

There are various methods which can help to improve the situation and make it less worrying. Chronic Illness Support can be provided by discussion groups or a counsellor to help affected patients come to terms with their disease and share their thoughts and problems with others in a similar position. It makes them feel as if they are not alone, and that there are other people out there just like them, who can truly relate to and understand what they are going through.

Many of these support groups are provided by religious organisations, but usually anyone is welcome to take part and you don’t need to believe in God to join. They make everyone feel welcome and equal, so there is no need to feel embarrassed or left out. A Life Coach or support group can help you to deal with aspects such as easing pain, staying positive and not giving up. Basically, their main aim to provide encouragement, advice and support, especially to those who feel they don’t have anyone to talk to, or if they’re not sure anyone will understand.

You need to learn to accept that the illness may not go away. Instead, focus on your aspects of well being, such as certain activities you can still enjoy, or personal feelings, rather than physical health. Surround yourself with positive people that you love, and maintain as normal family life as possible. Voice any problems to a trusted friend or relative and don’t keep it bottled up inside. Distract yourself by getting involved in fun and productive activities. All these things will help take your mind off the illness and get you through the difficult times.

The main thing is to live your life to the full, and take every day as it comes. It’s a good idea to make a list of goals and activities you want to achieve in the near future, and focus on making them happen. Put them up on the wall, and make sure you achieve one or two of these each day. You will feel a purpose in life and satisfaction when you have completed the things you’ve always wanted to do.

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