Illness changes your life and worldview. A life-threatening illness or disability may upset a sense of trust, confidence, safety, and belief in a predictable future.
Some conditions with which I have helped others cope and adapt include:
Alzheimer's and other dementias
Asthma and chronic pulmonary lung disease (COPD)
Cancer
Diabetes
Gastrointestinal illness-- colitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
HIV/AIDS
Hypertension and heart disease
Ostomies
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Pre and post-surgical stress, anxiety or depression
