Being Coeliac simply means having a normal and health life – without gluten.
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Celiac / Coeliac Disease often involves chronic stress and can lead to feelings of guilt, anguish, anxiety, fear, fright, sadness and other Depression related symptoms.
The diagnosis of Coeliac Celiac Disease is often followed by a period of confusion where the sufferer’s whole life has been turned upside down. A feeling of disbelief can be followed by protest, anguish, deprivation, powerlessness and often denial.
As humans we have a resistance to change and this resistance can prevent us from uncovering our hidden skills and values that would help us get rid of old habits.
This raises the question,
“Is there a role for psychology in the treatment of Coeliac Disease?
And the answer is Yes.
Psychology can aid in the process of acceptance and adherence to the treatment of celiac coeliac disease.
It offers the newly diagnosed sufferer the opportunity to resolve the conflicts inherent in the diagnosis and it can facilitate the steps necessary to avoid anguish.
Furthermore, being diagnosed with coeliac celiac disease means changing essential habits.
After all we all have the potential to learn and to continually improve our lives
Here are some tips to help make living with coeliac disease ‘normal’:
- Be positive: Avoid any and every negative thought relating to the disease.
- Each time you identify a negative thought, immediately replace it with a positive one. Only a positive and optimistic outlook will bring good mental health.
- Avoid comparisons. Comparing yourself with others will not make you feel better. Remember all people are different and others have their own challenges.
- Identify and clearly understand your needs. Clarity of thought is always helpful.
- Invest in yourself. Make a list of the good things you can do (and eat) and make every day a good day.
- Write a diary. This can help organise your thoughts.
- Talk to those close to you about your situation. Let them know about your condition and your needs. You might be surprised how much they would like to help.
- Don’t’ hide the fact you are a Coeliac and don’t feel sorry for yourself. After all, being a coeliac is being normal – without gluten.
Regards
Paul Smith
GlutenFreeHealth.net
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