I definitely have a high level of self-efficacy and it has helped me tremendously. I have a thirst for knowledge and I never stop wanting to learn new and more effective ways of coping with my disability

What is self-efficacy? It's defined as "a belief that one can perform specific behaviors to achieve specific health-related goals." Sounds simple, but research shows that people with self-efficacy do a lot better with these illnesses than people without it.

Self-Efficacy for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome