You can live with a serious health issue, taking it day by day, modifying your routine depending on how your symptoms vary. Or you can decide to take charge of your life and don't let your problem control you.
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Here's how:
Make sure that you get a third opinion
They always talk about the second, but what about the third? It's so important that you speak to different professionals about your condition, because they may practice a treatment that someone else doesn't, and that may be very effective. You also don't want to risk receiving the wrong information, and not doing enough to verify it. In which case you may need to put out a cancer misdiagnosis claim for example, and no one should have to go through that with what they're already dealing with.
Take responsibility for your care
It's very easy to leave everything up to your doctor in terms of your care - but don't. They're not with your every single second of the day, you are. So you need to be the one to monitor what your body is doing, and make a note of any changes that are going on. This way you will be aware of any potential new problems, because you will know what was 'normal' and what has changed. Then you can stop anything from happening before it happens.
Watch out for the darkness
It is very common for people with a serious illness to be at a higher risk of depression. This can affect you in very bad ways, so make sure you're on the lookout for the dark clouds ahead. Depression can stop you from taking your medication, going to your appointments, and following healthy habits. So familiarize yourself with the early signs so that you can avoid it.
Don't go at it alone
You have family|||, you have friends, and you have medical professionals behind you, so use them when you need to. Sometimes you may think it's easier to go at it alone, and while this is okay as you find it works better for you - it's still important to look around once in a while to see what you have. Your loved ones are there to support you in any way they can, so if you're feeling tired one day, or a little overwhelmed or emotional, give them a call.
Manage your meds
Trying to remember to take a pill at the same time every day is already quite tough, so imagine having to take ten. You should never just consume them without knowing anything about them though, as the information behind it all is just as important. Why do you take them? What is the best way to take them? And what should you look out for? Talk to you doctor to get the information you need.
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