Managing life with reduced health support
We all know how good it feels to get support when things go wrong. Sadly not everyone has the support they need and going through a painful breakup, a job setback, or a personal crisis while missing a support system can be very overwhelming.
If you’re feeling isolated and unsure of how to cope with a lack of support, there are practical tactics you can take to establish a strong support network from within to thrive in the face of hardship.
Self-management education:
Learning about your illness as much as possible to manage your health better. Knowledge gives confidence.
Establish a support network:
Find out whom you can contact if needed and make a list (family, friends, or peer groups).
Digital tools:
Apps for medication tracking, symptom monitoring, or mental health support can supplement reduced clinical contact.
Develop a Coping Mindset:
Focusing on what is available rather than only on what’s lost.
Develop a self-care routine:
Even small improvements in diet, exercise, or stress management can make a big difference when formal support is limited.
Check digital health initiatives and the availability of virtual consultations
Virtual consultations can help bridge gaps when in-person services are limited.
Check the availability of community health workers:
Training local volunteers or professionals can provide basic care
Participation question:
What does your current support network look like?
Do you feel you have enough support or are in need of more?
Helpful Videos:
Self-help for low mood and depression | NHS
Helpful Resources:
10 Ways to Ask for Help When You Need It Most
Seeking Help
Mental stress can cause us not to be able to see the good things in life and lead to excessive rumination or worries which can result in serious health problems. If you have serious, long-term problems with negative thinking and feeling depressed, see your doctor or talk to a therapist if they are related to any mental challenges.
Are you looking for a therapist? 7 Cups has online, certified therapists with a paid option. For more information on what happens in online therapy at 7 Cups, Read Lisa’s (a therapist and director of therapy) explanation
https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/WeveLaunchedTalkTherapyon7Cups_319430/
To apply for 7 Cups online therapy, click on this link (must be logged into
@amiablePeace77
Thankfully my current support network is strong.
I have good people in my corner 💖
It's a blessing!
That I don't take for granted.
@Amanda84
So happy to hear this Amanda!
@amiablePeace77
Thank you 😊
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@amiablePeace77
What does your current support network look like? One person and 7 Cups. That's all I have.
Do you feel you have enough support or are in need of more? No. Seems like no matter what I try, no progress is made.
@courageouspanda2006
It's frustrating when we can't see any progress 💙 What do you think needs to change in your life that you can actually work on with the help of the person you have or 7cups?
@amiablePeace77
I wish I knew the answer to that. If I did, I would be doing it.
@amiablePeace77
What does your current support network look like?
I’m always told that I don’t have a support network and I’m always talked about that way by everyone outside of this community. But I strongly disagree with that. I believe I have a very strong support network that I’m always appreciative for having and that I love ❤️
Do you feel you have enough support or are in need of more?
That would depend on the situation and it’s affect on me. If it’s a situation I can handle I probably wouldn’t need support from others for that though it still wouldn’t hurt to have it. But if it’s a more difficult situation I’ll definitely need support from others. Sometimes I feel like I have enough support but other times I feel like I might need more.
@akunknown
I'm glad that you feel to have a very strong support network. It's not about what others say but how you feel about it.
@amiablePeace77
What does your current support network look like? It's slight.
Do you feel you have enough support or are in need of more? I am in need of more.
@amiablePeace77 Whats difficult for me is following up on my much needed critical Medical. All your tips given is correct. However if you can have all of those things available and yet if you lack the finances to get to and from the doctors due to recent distant changes can be a bit of a challenger when you're 8-10 hours away from your destination where you need be again.
@eternalHero77
I really hope there will be a solution so you can get what you need!
@amiablePeace77 Thank you. I hope so too. I need lots of prayers at this time to have this request answered. My health isn't 100% bad due to having taken care of for years up til 2021. Since then its been sporadically. As of last year tho its diminished from 80% down to )%. I just can't get to my appointments all due to lack of funds and the distance I am at. It could have been better last year but due to abuse I had to leave the situation and take care of my mental health to keep it stable. So in one degree I did somethin’ positive for my health but my physical is worsening and could be helped if I could only get to doctor-he has answers that I can't do at the moment.