If chronic, ongoing stress is a part of your life, it's important to make healthy lifestyle changes that can help ease your symptoms. Exercise, eating a healthy diet, and cutting back on alcohol and caffeine will not only improve your general health but will also ease the physical and mental symptoms linked to stress.
Watch this clip to hear Mike's story as he discusses his past and the difficulties of being overweight, leading to what motivated him to make changes to his eating and exercise behaviors helping him successfully reach and maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Watch this to find ways to reach out and get support to deal with living with a chronic disease, family, friends, and community groups can be a source of ongoing support, work with healthcare team to help manage your self-care.