The Balancing Act: Chronic Conditions and Mental Health

Key takeaways:Chronic physical conditions can spawn mental health concerns, like anxiety. But, there are ways to find a balance between getting help and being independent.One-on-one or group therapy can help. Experts also says you should know when you're burnt out and speak up.Caregivers should watch for signs that their loved one is struggling, such as not taking their medicine.A chronic condition like diabetes, lupus, arthritis or brain fog is a lot to handle on its own. Doctor appointments, pill bottles, physical therapy and more might be your new normal.So it’s not surprising that long term physical conditions can spawn mental health concerns.“You can no longer do the things you used to do. Sometimes you can no longer work. Your identity is affected. That causes feelings of depression,