How to Handle Chronic Disease Burnout

Plus, staying safe at work when you're immunocompromised. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Health Central]() Dear Friend, You know that feeling of being worn out, beaten down, and ready for the nap of the century? It's a common experience for those with chronic conditions who face a nonstop battle with fatigue. [Columnist Lene Andersen decided she was sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, so she came up with a plan to fight burnout](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGHlllRRn-6potC_-NqAFLmsFSsmNAFq3_nBoXvWQUazUktt5AM7AYfHqBWYEihPqP6EX5FXo0=). Read about Andersen's strategies, and how she's prioritizing her life to keep energy levels high. Meanwhile, fatigue is a common symptom of primary immunodeficiency disorder as well. This cluster of more than 300 rare, immunocompromising conditions makes it hard to move about your world without a constant fear of getting sick. If you or someone you love has PI, you'll want to [read this new story on how to stay safe in the workplace when you have an illness that compromises your immune system.](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGHlllRRn-6potC_-NqAFLmsFSsmNAFq3_nBoXvWQUazUktt5AM7AYfHqBWYEihPqP6EX5FXo0=)From adjusting your commute hours to installing clear partitions at the office, we've got ideas to help. [MS]() Share this on [Pinterest]() Last but not least, if your chronic condition has led to physical limitations, it's likely you're worried about having to give up driving. For people with multiple sclerosis, the challenges can be significant, and some folks do need to consider alternatives. For others, though, [driving, and the independence it gives you, is still possible, once you make a few adaptations.](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGHlllRRn-6potC_-NqAFLmsFSsmNAFq3_nBoXvWQUazUktt5AM7AYfHqBWYEihPqP6EX5FXo0=) We asked the experts what people with MS should know about driving, and how they can continue to get around by car for as long as possible. Chronically yours, [Health Central signature] P.S. Check out our stellar stories this week: - [Learn how MRIs are used to spot breast cancer](). - [Discover the significance of the so-called MS hug.](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGHlllRRn-6potC_-NqAFLmsFSsmNAFq3_nBoXvWQUazUktt5AM7AYfHqBWYEihPqP6EX5FXo0=) - [Explore our skin-friendly suggestions for fall dressing with eczema](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGHlllRRn-6potC_-NqAFLmsFSsmNAFq3_nBoXvWQUazUktt5AM7AYfHqBWYEihPqP6EX5FXo0=). Follow us! [Facebook](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGHlllRRn-6potC_-NqAFLmsFSsmNAFq3_nBoXvWQUazUktt5AM7AYfHqBWYEihPqP6EX5FXo0=) [Pinterest]() [Instagram]() [Twitter](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGHlllRRn-6potC_-NqAFLmsFSsmNAFq3_nBoXvWQUazUktt5AM7AYfHqBWYEihPqP6EX5FXo0=) You are receiving this message because you subscribed to Health Central's My Chronic Life newsletter. [Share with a friend]() ‌ ‌ ‌ [Unsubscribe]() ‌ ‌ ‌ [View in Browser]( © 2022 Remedy Health Media, LLC All Rights Reserved.