Having trouble staying on track with your self-care regimen? Find someone to “answer to” in some way, to check in with periodically on your progress, or lack of progress. This might be a friend, a family member, a healthcare professional. Someone who can listen without judging you or telling you what to do. Who can give you some encouragement. Being accountable is a way of affirming you are serious about taking the best possible care of yourself.
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Q: I was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and I am really trying to face up to this condition and maintain my independence. But there are days when I know I need help. My family is telling me that I am being stubborn when all I am trying to do is be a Fighter. When is it time to ask for help?
A: Fighters may have a reputation as the ideal role models but they aren’t always good at seeking out support unless someone shows them how much worse things will be if they don’t.
Fighters often view themselves as so in control of their situation that they can handle every...
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