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FPN Managing _ Coping with PN
Until peripheral neuropathy is cured, patients will continue to ask how they can cope with this condition on a daily basis. Below are a few tips from our Washington, DC Support Group that we thought would be helpful to you.
 
Do...
  1. Acknowledge the negative aspects of the illness
  2. Try to find positive aspects of the disorder (such as increasing empathy or the need for maintaining a balanced schedule)
  3. Get support from others (including family, friends, colleagues, and attending a Support Group near you) 
 Don't...
  1. Dwell on what might have been if you were not diagnosed with PN
  2. Self-pity
  3. Ruminate about better times
  4. Think of yourself primarily as a "PN patient"
For more coping suggestions, please go to our   Managing & Coping with Neuropathy web page. 
 
To find a Support Group near you, go to our Peripheral Neuropathy Support Groups web page. 
Disclaimer: The information contained in this living well tips is not intended to substitute for informed medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified health care provider. You are strongly encouraged to consult a neurologist with any questions or comments you may have regarding your condition. The best care can only be given by a qualified provider who knows you personally.
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