Some people may even deny they have an illness and miss an opportunity to get better by starting treatment early. When their untreated symptoms don t get better, most people eventually realize that it s true they really do have an illness that has changed their life. Some people feel victimized and may react by giving up. I have this illness and there s nothing I can do about it. They feel defeated and come to believe they can t do very much to help themselves.
Many people feel discouraged, even angry.
They try to find a reason why this has happened to them. They may blame themselves or others. These are all normal reactions. And most people facing serious illnesses seem to go through them. But being trapped by these emotions can make progress difficult.