SARA’S THREE TOP TIPS FOR STAYING POSITIVE IN A HEALTH CRISIS

DON’T SPEND TOO MUCH TIME ONLINE

‘I really couldn’t find much in the way of positivity on the internet about what I was experiencing. My husband did most of the research and just told me what I needed to know.’

SET BIG GOALS

‘It’s easy to get wrapped up in the here and now. It’s important to have the ability to think beyond that, though. Ask yourself what you going to do when it’s all over – whether it’s trips, running events or socialising.’

LOOK FOR SILVER LININGS

‘It’s the most challenging thing I’ve ever been through and I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. But at the same time, it taught me a lot about myself and my levels of resilience. I have strengths that I didn’t know I had.’