Train yourself to have confidence and hope

It is possible to train yourself to have confidence that you will find your way out of a bad situation. — dpa

Severe illness and a string of bad luck can weigh heavily on us, and in such situations, it’s rarely obvious how we’re supposed to find our way out of the deep, dark hole and back to joy again.

Illness and harrowing events can put people’s bodies into a physical state of stress, say experts.