Maybe you’ve struggled with a lifelong problem that you thought was normal, but you’re now starting to think your problem may not be “normal.” Or perhaps you’ve been chasing doctors with a nagging issue that doesn’t seem to get better and you’re tired of hearing them say “there’s really nothing you can do about it, it’s just something you have to live with.”

The good thing is that you CAN do something about it. And if you already know what your condition (or conditions, in some cases) is, you can breathe a sigh of relief. You’re already on your way to feeling better. Check out ”Feeling better: A five-point plan” below for inspiration.

But if you’re not sure if you have a chronic condition, ask yourself:

• Do my symptoms seem to never really get better and, at unspecified times, seem to get even worse?

• Have the treatments I’ve tried failed to help me feel better?

• Do I get frustrated when I feel like my symptoms will never go away?

If you’ve answered “yes” to these questions, then chances are you’ve got a chronic condition.

Chronic conditions run the gamut, from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Candidiasis to Diarrhea, Constipation, and other digestive problems. Or, you may have problems with allergies, sinuses, or other inflammatory conditions. See a more complete list of chronic conditions.

Whatever the symptoms you’re experiencing, you need a plan for finding out what they mean so you can address them and start feeling better. Check out “Feeling better: A five-point plan” to see how you can get started.

Learning how to live—and live well!—with a chronic condition is a lot like putting together a puzzle. You may find one piece that fits easily, and others that don’t fit at all.

Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. That’s why we want you to have this five-point plan to help guide you on your journey to health and wellness. To view the five-point plan, please click the button below.