Kidney disease and dialysis can be very distressing, both physically and emotionally.

Everyone has his or her own unique psychological reaction when dealing with these, which becomes more pronounced in the face of vulnerability. There is no right or wrong way to feel, and it can sometimes take a long time to get used to life with kidney disease. The important thing to keep in mind is that these “stormy” reactions are a normal part of living with chronic physical illness. Read more about the topics on psychological impact below.