Chronic illness: grieving the self part 2

Diary of a Kidney Warrior podcast episode 62: chronic illness: grieving the self part 2.

Episode 62

Chronic illness: grieving the self part 2

Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Emma Coyne joins Dee Moore to discuss the grieving process and impact on a person's self-identity when they are diagnosed with a chronic illness.

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Find out more about taking of your mental health with kidney disease

  • Emotional resilience

    Long-term conditions like chronic kidney disease (CKD) can affect different areas of your life as well as your health. Emotional resilience is about coping with your problems and finding a way to continue to live well, even when under considerable stress.

  • Mindfulness

    Focusing on life’s daily stresses can mean you miss how your body really feels. This can be especially true if you are living with a long-term condition such as chronic kidney disease (CKD).

  • Managing stress and anxiety

    It’s important to look after your emotional wellbeing if you’re feeling anxious about the rising costs of living.