Mind Body And Spirit
Often, when people have been diagnosed with a medical illness, they feel completely knocked off their center. They lose focus and perspective, and have a hard time stepping back to see past their illness.
This is not because they are weak or feel sorry for themselves—it is because their life force is wrapped up in coping with their illness and the impact this illness has on their lives.
Many illnesses can be chronic and evolve over time. It is hard to predict how your symptoms will develop and change, and how it might change your day-to-day functioning.
Just simply living with a medical illness can often feel like a full-time job, leaving little time and energy for soul-searching and spiritual work.
Identify the aspects of your life that promote good health
Identify the aspects of your life that get in the way of good health
Have a clear vision of what your life would look like if you were healthy
Acknowledge how your illness may meet your needs
Recognize what you might stand to lose by becoming healthier
Recognize what you might stand to gain by becoming healthier
Identify your pattern of symptom flare-up
Identify when your symptoms ease up
Listen to what your body is trying to tell you