___ is international ___ day! We’re giving thanks for all of the incredible people affected by ___.
What is the purpose of another awareness day or month, anyway? It is something of a buzzword on the internet: Community. This article will discuss what that means for people living with chronic illness and why it is not only important, but essential.
Education.
What is the purpose of another awareness day or month, anyway?
Having a chronic illness requires specialized care. Patients will likely know more about their own condition more than most medical professionals.
While pharmacists and physicians can provide helpful resources and tips to manage a chronic condition, people already living with a similar condition are often the ones who can most directly improve their quality of life.
Support.
It can often feel like the world is not built with chronic illness in mind. There are additional issues to consider when living with a rare condition. The patient and their family often must be more creative than the average person to overcome the same challenges.
The combined experience of community members can make most struggles easier to overcome.
Advocacy.
The person who advocates the best for you is you. The lived experiences of a community help provide a person affected by the same condition with information, support, and encouragement.
Relying on the community applies to every level of advocacy, yourself, and affected family members.
Remember that you do not have to be alone in your journey. There are resources for patients to get involved in their communities, and it is never too late to start.
Resources
BioNews: https://bionews.com/
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