It's Therapeutic Thursday

Today is Therapeutic Thursday at Aortic Hope.

😞 Having a chronic illness can really take the wind out of your sails (whether you are the patient or caregiver).

👉 Biotene (not only makes products to help with dry mouth) came out with an article titled How To Stay Positive During Chronic Illness and in this article, they discuss how clinical psychologists Forrest Talley, GPhD and Kevin Gilliand, Psy.D discuss their "best tips for refocusing your mental and emotional energy so you can not only feel better but also live your life well.".

❤️ Here are ways to stay positive while having a chronic illness:

1. Remind yourself you're not alone

2. Get the support you need

3. Manage all the symptoms you can

4. Make little goals

5. Focus on quality of life: Manage physical activity, interpersonal relationships and nutrition

6. Keep a gratitude journal

7. Let the illness make you stronger

8. Don't let your illness define you

👉 To read this article in detail, click here.