Other times, it's better to go for a walk, draw a picture, or write the person a letter, then don't mail it. Understand depression and panic. Neither of these is an illness, and nor any cause for shame. These are unhealthy responses which unfortunately take us away from our authentic feelings. Invest in your relationships.
Healthy relationships are essential for our psychological health.
Even good relationships need work to keep them that way. When a relationship is in a rough patch, as often happens when one person has a chronic illness, a professional can help. Develop your spirituality . This doesn't mean you have to be religious, or even believe in God. To be spiritual means to feel a connection to the universe and to find meaning in your life.