If you are living with a chronic condition, lots of different issues can come up at your job. Disclosing your diagnosis to your co-workers, dealing with the aftermath of symptoms at work, and of course the need to call in sick from time to time, or often. I am writing a series of articles,, “Chronic Communication at Work,” which are being published on the AllianceHealth.com condition-specfic sites, including DiabeticConnect.com. They are also available here under “Chronic Communication Skills.”
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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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