After you have worked hard to reach the point of acceptance of your chronic condition, what do you do next? What will help you the most?
The answer is YOU! You become your own advocate for your wellness and peace of mind.
You:
- discuss your condition with your doctor and ask how you can best be proactive, support yourself, and participate in your care;
- research and learn all you can about your condition, including all terminology and medications, their effects and side-effects;
- don’t give up! Get up instead! Move, take part, talk to others with the same or similar condition, join a support group, ask questions.
You know YOU and your body and what you are feeling and going through better than anyone else. There is no better advocate for your care, happiness, and well being. And don’t be afraid or feel self-conscience or feel guilty to ask for help. You deserve the best outcome possible for your life!
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GREAT post, totally agree with you that we are our own best advocates – and living well is the best way to do what you’re here on earth to do!
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