I have a friend..

[Catseyes44]

Being unable to adequately deal with ongoing pressures and behaviours associated with chronic illness,

[LisaSnow]

I see that you are new here. Welcome! What is this post about? Looks like you didn't finish typing?

[Catseyes44 in reply to LisaSnow]

Hi Lisa, my friend is suffering with kidney disease and not coping well at all. I think , as a close confidant I am unable to bear the burden of support alone

[LisaSnow in reply to Catseyes44]

Sorry to hear that. Your friend is lucky to have you though. Kidney diseases vary and every person with one progresses differently. Her/his case isn't necessarily as bad as you or your friend thinks. Perhaps encourage him or her to seek support from a therapist to ease anxiety?

[Eyak1971]

See if you can get your friend to join this forum. Many of us have had similar feelings of loss of control of our lives. It is a journey you feel alone but you are not. Hope to hear from your friend and you again. Take care.

[Blackmidnight in reply to Eyak1971]

I agree with Eyak1971

[MartyVA]

Hi Catseyes44, The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has a peer-to-peer mentoring program for people who need help dealing with CKD. Use the link below for more information. Good luck, and thanks for being a good friend.

kidney.org/peers

[Redbone55]

Yes I agree with Marty VA see if your friend can contact the national kidney foundation, they are a great organization and very informative, they may be able to help. Blessings to you both! 🙏