Being diagnosed with a chronic disease/pain can be difficult to deal with and even more challenging having to explain it to someone who may not relate or acknowledge the feeling around the disease. Some signs to seek counseling while dealing with a chronic disease are symptoms of depression, a traumatic accident that resulted in a high level of past stress, current stress, anxiety, a mindset surrounding the belief that nothing will go right and the emotional pain around the disease/pain. Counselling can help you acknowledge your thoughts, fear and uncertainty of your medical diagnosis, as well as how it impacts your day to day and independence.