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The Importance of Nurturing your Wants and Needs.

by Latoya Clark

6 minutes

It is essential to take care of our wants and needs. Our needs are the foundation on which our wants are built. When we have our needs met, we are able to explore and experience different wants. Wants are not the same as needs because they are not necessary for survival but the desire is the driver of wants. Satisfying our needs and fulfilling our wants is essential to human satisfaction.

There are different levels of needs and wants. The most basic need is physiological, which is the need of the body to survive. The next level is safety, which is the need of the mind to feel secure. The third level is love and belonging, which are the needs of the heart to feel connected. The fourth level is esteem, which is the need of the ego to feel respected. The fifth and final level is self-actualization, which is the need of the soul to reach its full potential.

We all have different needs and wants. It is important to identify what our needs and wants are so that we can take steps to satisfy them. It is also important to be mindful of

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It’s no secret that people with chronic illnesses and pain often have a hard time feeding their needs and wants. Simply put, it’s hard to want what you can’t have and it’s even harder to get what you want when you’re sick. But that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible – far from it, in fact.

Satisfying our needs and fulfilling our wants is essential to human satisfaction. And while it may be difficult, it’s not impossible to do so when you’re living with a chronic illness or pain. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of feeding your needs and your wants – even when it seems impossible.

Chronic illness and pain can be incredibly isolating. It can be difficult to maintain relationships and keep up with social activities. It can be hard to work and take care of responsibilities. And it can be tempting to just give up.

But it’s important to remember that you are not your illness. You are a person with wants and needs, just like everyone else. And those needs don’t go away just because you’re sick.

In fact, it’s even more important to take care of yourself when you’re dealing with chronic illness and pain. self-care can help you manage your symptoms, cope with your feelings, and maintain your quality of life.

So how do you take care of yourself when you’re sick? It depends on what you need. But there are a few things that everyone needs, like food, shelter, and love.

Keep reading to learn more about the importance of feeding your needs – both your physical needs and your emotional needs – when you’re dealing with chronic illness and



When it comes to chronic illness and pain, it is important to remember that everyone’s needs are different. Depending on your age, gender, culture, and location, your needs will vary. However, there are some basic needs that everyone should try to meet.

Firstly, it is important to eat a balanced and healthy diet. Keeping in mind that most of us have GI issues which makes eating healthy difficult. This is where self-love and compassion play a huge role in your eventual victory over constant pain. This will help your body to cope with chronic illness or pain. Secondly, you should make sure that you get enough exercise. Exercise releases endorphins, which have pain-relieving properties. Again, keeping a close eye on reality and the fact that just getting out of bed is a win for most days. Do what you can and let that be enough. Finally, you should make sure to get enough rest. When you are well-rested, your body is better able to cope with pain.

If you can meet your basic needs, you will be in a much better position to cope with chronic illness and pain. Chronic pain can make it difficult to pursue the life you want. It can be hard to maintain friendships, balance work and leisure, and keep up with family obligations when you’re struggling to take care of yourself. It’s easy to become consumed by your illness and pain, and forget about the other aspects of your life that bring you joy.
It’s important to remember that you are more than your illness or pain. You have needs and wants that are separate from your chronic illness and pain, and it’s important to feed those needs and wants. Doing so will help you maintain your sense of self, build resilience, and find joy in spite of your chronic illness and pain.

When you have a chronic illness there is no easy answer. There are a lot of sacrifices when it comes to illness. be kind to yourself and express compassion towards yourself. Our needs are the very basic things that we need to survive. Water, shelter, food, sleep, etc. However, with a chronic illness, our needs can become more complex and hard to maintain.

For example, when you have chronic pain, you may need to take more pain medication than someone who doesn’t have chronic pain. This can lead to addiction and other problems. Or, you may need special equipment to help you cope with your chronic pain, such as a cane or special mattress.

Similarly, when you have a chronic illness, you may need to see more doctors or specialists than someone who is healthy. This can lead to higher medical bills. You may also need to miss work more often, which can lead to lost income.



It can be ours that wants the very thing that makes us feel good. For example, a new phone, a new car, a new book, a new anything. With a chronic illness, it can be difficult to want to do anything. Just getting out of bed can be a daunting task, let alone working a job, taking care of our responsibilities, and then trying to do the things we want to do. It’s no wonder that so many of us with chronic illnesses end up feeling depressed and anxious.

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