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Last updated Monday, December 27, 2004
Strategies for coping
Because of the pain and unpredictability of PAN, most people will have difficulty coping at times.
Learning to cope with this disease or any other chronic disease requires accepting changes--in your relationships, your work habits, your leisure time activities, and sometimes even your appearance. All these changes may leave you sad, depressed, or angry.
Asking for help
Support groups have been a source of help for thousands of people. Just knowing that you are not alone and that others understand what you're going through can be a source of emotional support.
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