coping

"A chronic condition is a human health condition or disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects or a disease that comes with time."

Dealing with a chronic illness/condition can be incredibly stressful. It seems, at times, that the mental aspect of dealing  with a disease that you know is never going away is the hardest part.

Here is how I have been successfully coping ... 

• Don't worry about the past. Knowing how you got it ain't gonna fix it.
• Focus on what you can do at this moment to make yourself as healthy as possible.
• You are not alone. Reach out to others for help.
• Become an expert. Learn as much as you can about your disease/condition.
• Be forgiving. Start first by forgiving yourself.
• Be loving. Start first by loving yourself.
• Be patient. Take baby steps.
• Meditate daily.

"Do not dwell in the past …

Do not dream of the future…

Concentrate the mind on the present moment."