Mental Wellness
While Living With
CKD
Importance of mental health
The problem
Maintaining good mental health is a struggle for most
people in today’s world – it gets even more difficult if
you have kidney disease. Each stage of kidney disease
comes with a new level of stress that impacts your life
in many ways.
The change in your lifestyle makes your brain feel
overwhelmed and can affect your ability to respond
to stressful situations. It can also affect your eating
habits, sleep cycle, energy levels and more. Some
common stressors are:
- Financial stress of dialysis
- Time spent on dialysis
- Feeling of being dependant on others
- Fearing the pain that dialysis entails
- Lack of restful sleep
- Eating restrictions
- Low energy levels
The solution
While you can speak to your loved ones, and try to get away from your stress, seeking professional help, however, is always considered to be a better solution. Consult a therapist or a psychologist who can help you with tangible steps that you can take towards healing from the trauma. Self-help or self-care has also proven to be a great help in such cases. Read your favourite book, exercise, learn new skills, focus on your hobbies or join support groups that never make you feel alone.