Chronic Illness Coping Plan
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Chronic Illness Coping Plan
Purpose / Reason
Manage energy and flare risk while staying connected to life.
Answer to: “How do I manage chronic illness while caring for others?”
1) Adopt a ‘pacing’ rule: stop at 70% capacity.
2) Schedule anchor behaviors: meds, movement, connection.
3) Create a flare plan: early signs → actions → supports. How & Why It Works
• Pacing reduces boom‑and‑bust cycles.
• Predictable anchors sustain quality of life. Results & Goals
• Fewer crashes; steadier weeks.
• Better coordination with caregivers/partners.
• Less isolation from symptom unpredictability.
Manage energy and flare risk while staying connected to life.
Answer to: “How do I manage chronic illness while caring for others?”
How to Apply
1) Adopt a ‘pacing’ rule: stop at 70% capacity.
2) Schedule anchor behaviors: meds, movement, connection.
3) Create a flare plan: early signs → actions → supports. How & Why It Works
• Pacing reduces boom‑and‑bust cycles.
• Predictable anchors sustain quality of life. Results & Goals
• Fewer crashes; steadier weeks.
• Better coordination with caregivers/partners.
• Less isolation from symptom unpredictability.
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