Chronic Condition

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Chronic Condition

• Self-management for Health

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Chronic Condition

• What is a chronic condition?

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Acute versus Chronic

• Acute Isolated
• Severe
• Important
• Serious
• Chronic Multiple Systems
• Persistent
• Long lasting
• Frequent Reoccurrence

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Managing chronic conditions

• Be informed
• Take part in planning
• Maintain meaning in your life
• Expect ups and downs
• Seek help
• Set goals

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Emotions
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Emotions

• Anger
• Fear
• Frustration
• Depression
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Loss of purpose

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What is in your tool box?

• Can you name some self care techniques?

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Tool 1

• The Power Tool for Chronic Conditions
• Physical activity

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Not exercising now?

• Things I would like to do

• Ideas for getting it done

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Tool 2

• The Power Tool for Chronic Conditions
• Diet
• Have Breakfast
• Snack
• Portion control

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Tool 2

• Minimizes fatigue
• Maximizes energy
• Controls and maintains weight
• Controls blood sugar
• Maintains chemical balances
• Healthy kidneys and bones
• Fat and cholesterol

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Food choices
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Tool 3

• Fatigue management

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Tool 3 (cont.)

• Fatigue Management
• By not overdoing it
• Planning day with rest times
• Exercise
• Socializing!
• Learn to say No
• Eat well

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Tool 4

• Medication Management

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Medications for Chronic Conditions

• Purpose
• Relieve Symptoms
• Prevent further issues
• Improve or slow disease

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Tool 5

• Breathing/Muscle Relaxation
• 4 7 8

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Tool 6

• Self Talk and Depression
• Eliminate negative self talk
• Strong support system
• Get out of home everyday
• Volunteer

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Engage in Prevention

• Schedule re-charge times in your day where you
  cannot be reached (no cell phone or email)
• To avoid isolation, get involved in professional
  organizations where you can meet and discuss
  events and mutual problems
• Take time for relaxation and for lunch, and take
  at least two consecutive weeks for vacation
• Set boundaries between home and work
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Engage in Prevention

• Create a no-stress zone or safe space for
  breaks.
• Identify healing activities and attend to
  spiritual needs.
• Pressure is extremely stressful and enhances
  feelings of burnout. Take time to relax and enjoy.

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Making changes
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• Anybody seen my magic wand?

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Find your motivation

• The longest journey begins
• with a single step

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• Comments?
• Questions?
• Concerns?