There are many milestones in a person’s life; graduating, getting a new job, or celebrating a birthday. So why not celebrate the day you got diagnosed?
Often, when you are diagnosed with a severe illness, it changes your whole life. Celebrating your diagnosis can be a way to celebrate your new life, even if it poses significant challenges. Some questions you could ask yourself are:
- How has my illness progressed in this past year?
- What have been the challenges of living with this condition?
- What have been my successes with this condition?
- Who has helped me get to where I am?
- How would like to improve the mindset or management of how I deal with my condition?
Let us know how you celebrate your diagnosis anniversary. What do you like to think about during this time?