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Coping with Chronic Illness 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. Start Here Next Steps After Your Diagnosis: Finding Information and Support(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) Also available in Spanish Self-Management: Taking Charge of Your Health(American Academy of Family Physicians) Also available in Spanish Coping with Chronic Illness(National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center) - Links to PDF Coping with Chronic Illness(Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
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