Being diagnosed with a chronic illness produces a myriad of intense and long-lasting feelings - everything from exhaustion and fear to guilt and resentment because of demands made on family and friends. Feelings of frustration and sadness are also quite common when you realise the life you once knew is now different.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/news-and-features/how-a-chronic-illness-affects-your-mental-health