The diagnosis of a chronic illness can result in both immediate and long-term psychological challenges. Diagnostic tests and treatments can be physically painful and emotionally stressful for both patients and families. Disbelief, denial, anger, and depression are common reactions to a diagnosis of chronic illness. You may grieve the life you knew before your illness, and struggle to manage friends and family members who fail to recognize your pain.
Psychotherapy can play a very important role in assisting patients and families with adjustment to chronic illness, assessing quality-of-life issues related to the illness, and developing interventions to help clients learn new skills and ways of coping with challenging situations.
If you need help navigating the psychological impact of a chronic illness, and are ready to start living the life you envisioned, contact Envision Therapy today to schedule your first appointment.