Chronic Illness Support

学术的援助

If your illness has affected your ability to perform academically, it is very important that you communicate with your professors. 健康 Resource Nurses are available to discuss options and resources.  请致电(603)862-2856.

 

澳门葡京网赌游戏 Chronic Illnesses or Chronic Medical Conditions

Chronic illness or chronic medical conditions are words used to describe health conditions that last a long time or are ongoing. Examples of chronic illnesses and chronic conditions affecting young adults may include asthma, 脊柱侧凸, 糖尿病, Crohn's disease and certain types of cancer including leukemia and Hodgkin's disease.

Common Symptoms of Chronic Illnesses

Although every chronic illness is unique, there are certain symptoms, that are common to most chronic illnesses and conditions.

  • 乏力 
    Chronic illness can drain your energy. The disease itself, inactivity, poor nutrition, insufficient rest or emotions can cause fatigue. 乏力 can also be a sign of depression.
  • 压力
    压力 is what our bodies go through as we adjust to our continually changing environment; it has physical and emotional effects on us and can create positive or negative feelings. Naturally, stress affects all of us and it is important to learn to manage stress.
  • 疼痛
    疼痛 is a problem shared by many people with chronic illness. Two of the best ways of dealing with pain are the use of exercise and cognitive pain management techniques, such as relaxation and deep breathing. In addition to exercise and cognitive pain management, there are several other techniques that are sometimes useful for localized pain. These may include the application of heat or cold, the use of massage, and acupuncture.
  • 愤怒
    愤怒 can be one of the most common responses to chronic illness. Having an illness or condition, that does not completely go away, can be very frustrating. “为什么是我”的感觉?" can be common and a normal response. 学习ing to manage your anger can involve acknowledging this anger and finding constructive ways to deal with it.
  • 抑郁症
    Many factors can set the stage for depression, 应对变化, loss and your biological and genetic predispositions. Some symptoms of depression include:
    • Feelings of hopelessness
    • Loss of interest in ordinary activities
    • 睡眠障碍
    • Weight loss or weight gain
    • 缺乏 concentration
    • Difficulty concentrating
  • 睡眠问题
    Getting 8-10 hours of 睡眠 a night allows your body to concentrate on healing. 缺乏 睡眠 can also exacerbate other symptoms such as pain, anger and fatigue.

 

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