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4. Some long-term conditions can affect cognitive function and leads to this.
6. Conditions that affect appearance and physical ability.
7. Maintaining adherence to treatment or lifestyle changes can be challenging, particularly for regimens that are restrictive, complex, or have unpleasant side effects.
8. Over time some people find personal growth through managing their condition, although this often requires substantial support.
9. An emotion which is characterised by an unpleasant state of inner turmoil and includes feelings of dread over anticipated events.
10. Some people may downplay the seriousness of their condition as a coping mechanism, potentially impacting self-care.
11. Some people experience discrimination or lack of accommodations.
12. Reduced physical capacity, fatigue, or self-consciousness may lead individuals to this, increasing feelings of isolation.

1. A mental health condition that involves a persistent low mood or loss of interest in activities
2. People with visible or poorly understood conditions may face this, leading to discrimination, marginalisation, or misunderstandings from others.
3. Aspects of self-care or mobility that were once taken for granted may now require assistance, impacting a person’s sense of autonomy and freedom.
5. Some people may blame themselves for their condition or their perceived failure to manage it effectively, impacting their mental health.