Increased societal awareness regarding the empowerment of minorities, the acceptance of non-heteronormative sexual and gender identities, and the true need for empathy regarding mental health has made strides in these last years. There’s a long way to go, but we’re on the right path.
That said, it’s also true that these problems are hardly an exhaustive list. It’s true to say that many of us can be subject to challenge and hardship in life, and perhaps the one issue that transcends cultures, borders, and classes is that of our health. Anyone can be surprised with a new health condition they must manage, and anyone must try to ensure a worthwhile quality of life as they adapt and adjust to their new responsibilities. Even those of us who are able-bodied should be able to understand that healthy regard for those less fortunate than ourselves is fundamental to a good and caring society.

If you wish to learn to live with a health condition, then, how can you? This can be a scary and ever-changing space, and it’s not apparent what the best wisdom is. With our tidbits of guidance below, we hope this time can feel a little less daunting.
Understanding The New Norms
Anyone with a health condition must navigate new norms. For some, this might suggest a chance in diet, a limit regarding how much they can eat, or more. It might be having to discuss with new friends or relatives just what your needs are, and how this might impact your ability to socialize. Moreover, it means researching into your condition and the careful handling of it. For instance, learning about how to increase the life of your hearing aid can ensure you’re cared for for longer, which, as things go, will help you feel more cared for.
Taking Responsibility
It’s important to take responsibility for your condition – to the extent that you can. This doesn’t mean that it was ‘your fault,’ or anything so horrible, rather that it’s important to know you have to make the best of it, and to stay grateful regardless. That’s easy for us to say as we can’t know the extent to which your life has changed in this way, but we can certainly recommend that this attitude can help anyone fight through anything.
It might be that you rededicate yourself to exercise and a good diet after this wake up call. It could be that you simply try to be nicer and more empathetic to people. We hope this doesn’t come across as blunt or insensitive, but there are so many people out there that let their hardship improve them. You’ll no doubt be one of those people. In this way, you can always make the best of a bad situation.
Leaning On Others Is Okay
It’s fine to lean on others. We all need to from time to time. And, furthermore, people want to help. They want to be leaned on. They don’t like seeing someone they know struggling and only allowing themselves to do that alone. It makes them feel unwanted and unhelpful. So – enlist your family members or ask for help from your friends if you really need it. There’s no shame here. It’s why people assembling in groups in the first place – to be part of one another’s journey.
With this advice, we hope you can learn to live with a health condition in the best possible sense.
