Being diagnosed with a Chronic Illness can be a devastating blow to your life and Living with Chronic Illness is challenging if you don’t have the tools and knowledge to manage your illness properly.

Upon diagnosis, you should ask your doctor as many questions as possible and ask for suggestions on how to manage your condition. After you leave the doctor’s office, start doing your own research about your condition and the best practices for managing it.

Other things you can do to get started on your journey of living with a chronic condition include:
-reading as many books and articles about it as you can get your hands on.
-seeking out support groups where you can meet and speak with others who are on the same journey as you.
-keep up-to-date on new treatments
-Visit your doctor frequently to ensure your condition is still under control and to learn new advances in its maintenance.

With enough time and effort, you can be on the road to living healthily with your condition and having a full and active life as you enjoyed before your diagnosis.