Greetings,

Starting out with any medical treatment can be quite scary. I remember there was so much going through my head, at first, such as: " Can I truly trust these people(my treatment team)?, What if I am misdiagnosed?, Are the side effects truly that bad?, What if the medication does not work?, etc.."

Of course, it wasn't until after I started feeling better, due to my compliance on medical treatment, that all of my doubtful questions were being answered with a big, fat, " It is worth it to comply".

Though, you have to experience it, yourself, through your own battle. From one warrior to another, let me pass on some pretty common, yet, truly helpful advice....

• Study up on your illness/symptoms.
• Make the lifestyle changes that will promote your healing.
• Keep your treatment team well informed, even if you are feeling better. Though, especially if you are feeling worse.
• Be compliant and follow your treatment teams's orders as directed.
• Accept as much positive support that is as comfortably possible, for you. Do not ever hesitate to ask for help.
• Most importantly, love yourself for who you are. Which, btw, is, indeed, a warrior.

Have a good one.