People with a chronic illnesses have to work hard at enjoying their 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 and needs to be managed.
Managing activities of daily living is vital to general comfort. Strategies 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.