Is there a role for psychology in the treatment of Coeliac Disease?
And the answer is Yes. Psychology can aid in the process of acceptance and adherence to the treatment of celiac coeliac disease. It offers the newly diagnosed sufferer the opportunity to resolve the conflicts inherent in the diagnosis and it can facilitate the steps necessary to avoid anguish. Furthermore, being diagnosed with coeliac celiac disease means changing essential habits. After all we all have the potential to learn and to continually improve our lives Here are some tips to help make living with coeliac disease ‘normal’: • Be positive: Avoid any and every negative thought relating to the disease. • Each time you identify a negative thought, immediately replace it with a positive one. Only a positive and optimistic outlook will bring good mental health. • Avoid comparisons. Comparing yourself with others will not make you feel better. Remember all people are different and others have their own challenges. • Identify and clearly understand your needs. Clarity of thought is alwa
