[header] How to avoid depression due to chronic illness [title] Build acceptance. [step] Though it will take time, work on accepting your illness. Denial is a dysfunctional coping method can lead to depression.
[header] How to avoid depression due to chronic illness [title] Build acceptance. [step] Though it will take time, work on accepting your illness. Denial is a dysfunctional coping method can lead to depression.
Do not beat around the bush and make the decision to accept your condition. For example, instead of adding, " i'm sick, " you might say, " i'm okay. However, it is the first step towards love and acceptance. You must work on accepting your illness, noticing the things you have not changed about yourself and appreciating it. Because of this, it is important to try to accept your condition. This may mean allowing yourself to feel sad and cry for a few days. To accept your condition, challenge yourself to accept that your illness makes you unhappy. [substeps] For example, say you have a spouse or family member who is depressed and is unwilling to talk about their illness.