Re:The Impact Of Chronic Diseases On Patients Also Depends

[Guest guest]

This was a very interesting study. I do think how we view a chronic

diesease will impact the way we are able to deal with it. In my

case, the first couple of weeks after diagnosis was tough as I read

about people who were really struggling with physical limitations and

progressive degeneration. (My CMT is showing very mild symptoms of

sensory loss and weakness at the moment). But I really believe that

the more informed we are about chronic disease and ways that we can

adapt and cope with the limitations of the disease, it helps us see

that although there are certain aspects that we cannot control, there

are other areas where we can do things that can possibly impact our

lifestyle and health in positive ways (diet, exercise, maintaining

proper weight, using assistive devices or orthotics, etc). A

positive perception of the chronic disease will not make the disease

go away. But a positive perception will help us to seek out

information that can help with our overall health and daily

activities. At least that has been my experience, not only with CMT

but with another chronic health issue I am dealing with.

Blessings,

Barb