The funny thing is, you only really appreciate good health when you don’t have it any more. It’s only when you grow older, and the achy knees and back kick in when you appreciate how good it felt to get around without suffering. It’s only when you come down with a terrible cold, flu or stomach that you appreciate feeling fit, well and full of energy. And it’s when you get diagnosed with a long-term health condition it can make you wonder why you didn’t value your good health more when you had it. But a chronic health condition doesn’t have to be the end of the world. Sure, living with pain or a disability is bound to change many aspects of your life, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t live a long and happy life. When you’ve had the news that you have a chronic, long-term or serious health condition, here’s what you need to do next. Image source