<s>[INST] WHAT IMPACT DOES KIDNEY FAILURE HAVE? [/INST] Kidney failure has a major impact on the whole of a patients life, and affects the lives of people who live with the patient. People with kidney failure have to cope with extra stresses. Those diagnosed with kidney failure usually go through shock, grief, and denial before acceptance. Long term problems may involve non-compliance, anxiety, problems with body image, loss of self confidence, depression, adapting to changes, and a loss of interest in sex. Some patients find that their ability to concentrate and think clearly is affected although efficient dialysis helps most people. Various coping strategies can help people deal with the psychological problems that often occur with kidney failure. Source: NATIONAL KIDNEY FEDERATION. Link: https://www.kidney.org.uk/pages/faqs/category/faqs. Field: Nephrology. Disease: Kidney Disease </s>