Energy must be devoted to maintaining a reasonable blood pressure, to reducing anxiety, and so on. While you are ill you cannot afford this energy to deal with the condition causing your illness. It is very important that you learn to control stress. You must let your body and mind gain strength. This can be accomplished by relaxation.
Chronic illnesses are a source of continual stress.
If you are experiencing stress as a result of chronic illness you may want to consider accepting support of others with similar situations. Ask about self-help support groups that may be available to you. Marquette General Hospital also offers counseling and outpatient psychiatric help in times of extreme stress. The following suggestions are activities designed to help you relax. Avoid dwelling on depressing or upsetting thoughts.