Comments on: 5 Ways to Cope With Chronic Illness – Natalie Goldberg

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:54:45 +0000

Dear Bethany ~ yes, ulcerative can be an expensive chronic illness because it never goes away! As far as I know, there is no cure. Big drag.

Dear Lexie ~ thanks for pointing out that depression is a chronic illness, and that it can’t be “cured.” I don’t have any personal experience with depression, but I know people who have overcome it with medication or natural treatments. Maybe it’s not cured, but it’s not as bad as before.

Thanks for your comments!

By: Bethany Bennett

Bethany Bennett — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:32:31 +0000

my mom suffered colitis last year and it was quite an expensive disease.

By: lexie

lexie — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:55:49 +0000

actually, severe depression IS a chronic illness. the blues is one thing, clinical depression is another. it is a huge misconception that depression “can be cured.” depression can be managed and treated successfully in a variety of ways. but there is no “cure.”

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:38:51 +0000

Hi Shelly,

Fifteen years is a long time to be depressed! I’m it’s been under control for most of that time, though…and I think it could be considered a chronic illness in one sense. Although, most chronic illnesses do not go away, and depression can be cured, so…maybe it’s not medically considered a chronic illness! Though, some women struggle to cope with depression all their lives…

At any rate, I’m glad your depression is under control.

Blessings,
Laurie
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By: Shelly

Shelly — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:48:14 +0000

Is depression considered a chronic illness? I think so. I’ve been depressed for 15 years, but it’s been under control for most of the time. I think I’d rather have ulcerative colitis though.

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:16:18 +0000

Jean,

Thanks for taking the time to comment — and I love that you sing in a choir! I know a couple of people who do that, and they say the same thing: singing reduces stress and makes them feel happier and lighter. I think there’s something physical that happens when you sing loud and free, that just makes you feel wonderful.

Coping with any chronic illness is easier when we do things we love and keep an optimistic attitude

Blessings,
Laurie
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By: Jean parker

Jean parker — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:08:33 +0000

I find your article to be very effective. I have rheumatoid arthritis, and being very optomistic and not allowing this condition to rule myu life has helped enourmously. I know what my stressors are and have developed ways of relaxing. I find singing in a choir to be a brilliant way of destressing and I believe that singing reduces the amount of cortosol produced by the body. anyway it works for me.

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:56:33 +0000

You’re welcome, Lafwell. It’s amazing, because I actually took a deep breath when I wrote that sentence! Breathing good, fresh, clean air really does help with coping with a chronic illness because it oxgenates your brain and body.
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By: Lafwell @ chronic illness and laughter

Lafwell @ chronic illness and laughter — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:55:30 +0000

A very interesting article .. I laugh at the fact that I took a deep breath when you said ‘breathe’ … its a good reminder to just stop for a moment and the act of taking the breath in a focused way is quite relaxing…. like a mini, mini meditation! Taking lots of those in a day can do a lot to reduce stress and help in coping with a chronic illness. Thankyou
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