The Stresses Of Chronic Illness Chronic illness is any illness or disease that lasts for months, years, or a lifetime. People with a chronic illness have to work hard at enjoying well-being. Well-being is more comprehensive than simply physical health. Well-being includes health of the mind, emotions, and spirit.
People living with a disease know that their illness is a stressor that needs to be managed.
Managing activities of daily living is vital to general comfort. Strategy to deal with daily stress from these activities is a daily chore. It is the perception of an event that creates or removes stress. When diagnosed with a chronic illness, some people see it as a reason to finally take better care of themselves. Others view their illness as a disaster.