What Is A Chronic Long-Term Health Condition?

Firstly no one wants to have a chronic long term condition but unfortunately in the majority of people this is inevitable and is more than likely possible that each person will experience two or more chronic illnesses. This sucks! But there is a healthy way to live with a chronic long-term illness and that is learning to self-manage your conditions to help overcome the physical, mental and emotional problems these conditions may cause. It's not easy but nothing in life ever is, it's about learning how to live you life to the best of your ability dispute the difficulties life presents. 

So what is a long-term chronic illness?

A long-term chronic illness is basically a condition that can not be cured, instead only the symptoms can be managed through therapy and medications. 

A long-term illness is usually genetic (something you are born with) or something that begins slowly and proceeds slowly, may have multiple causes that vary over time and can be difficult to diagnose, unlike an acute illness which usually begins suddenly, may have a single cause and if often diagnosed pretty quickly. 

This can be frustrating especially for those of us that just want an answer right?! 

With an acute condition you can usually expect a full recovery whereas a long-term condition usually leads to more symptoms and a loss of mobility or mental functioning. 

I find the best way to deal with almost everything is to not be too hard on yourself and deal with things on a day-by-day basis :) xxx