Next Steps: How to Cope with Being Diagnosed with a Chronic Illness
by: Julie Mosher Everyone has dreams they’d like to achieve in life, but being diagnosed with a chronic illness is surely not one of them. Never in our wildest dreams do we expect to be diagnosed with a long-term health condition — and to hear this news from your doctor can make you feel very vulnerable. This is especially true for those who are quite young, as you’re still on the cusp of bringing your greatest goals into fruition. However,…