09/02/2023
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ππΎ When I was first diagnosed with kidney disease, I remember all the things that I didn't know. It was a different time then, but I am in the practice of helping others, so here I am, helping you shine your light. Here are two quick and easy tips for you to implement when you are newly diagnosed with a chronic illness.ββββββββ
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1οΈβ£ DOCUMENT YOUR SYMPTOMS.ββββββββ
Everything that you are experiencing is new to you and coupled with the emotional waves of being diagnosed you are going to forget a lot of your symptoms, therefore writing them down, will help. Every night do a check-in, how are you feeling today? What helped you feel better? What might have triggered some of your not so good moments? Document, document, document.ββββββββ
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2οΈβ£Get company for your doctor's appointments.ββββββββ
Try not to go to your doctor's appointments alone, in the beginning, you are going to need a lot of support, managing these doctor's appointments can be overwhelming and you definitely need to be asked many questions about treatment. Having another person in your corner will take some of the burdens off your shoulders so that you can focus on maintaining your new regime, whatever it is.ββββββββ
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Those are my two tips, feel free to let me know in the comments, what is your advice for someone who is newly diagnosed with a chronic illness.ββββββββ
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And of course, tag someone who needs to see this.ββββββββ
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