The stress in your life does not have to be from today. Many people that have lived with domestic violence or emotional abuse in the past suffer illness today due to that trauma. Without treatment those illnesses will be with them until they die. It is just as necessary for them as it is for any other victim of war. Many of them are ashamed or afraid to talk to their doctor about their past or current abuse.
Most communities now have shelters and support for victims of domestic abuse.
If you have a chronic illness and have had any of these problems in your past talk to your doctor. When asked about the last time they did either of those things they usually can find a day several weeks, months, or years ago. I explain to them they don't have enough fun. You've heard that time spent fishing isn't deducted from your life. We are happier is we have something good to look forward to.