Surviving and thriving with an invisible chronic illness : how to stay sane and live one step ahead of your symptoms
Jacqueline, Ilana2018
Books, Manuscripts
"In this much-needed guide, popular blogger Ilana Jacqueline writes poignantly about her experience living with two debilitating, yet invisible autoimmune diseases, and offers sound advice and practical tips for living with a chronic illness or disability that others can't see. Readers will learn to deal with doctors who don't understand, are of little or no help, or outright dismiss their condition. They will also learn how to navigate friendships, family, relationships, work, and school; overcome body image and self-esteem issues; become their own best advocate; create a support system; and live an engaged and values-driven life"--
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Author:
Imprint:
Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., 2018.©2018.
Collation:
196 pages ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-196)
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: 1.Accepting Your Life with Chronic Illness -- 2.Self-Compassion and Rising Above Self-Defeating Thoughts -- 3.What They're Going to Say About You -- 4.Making New Friendships and Salvaging Old Ones -- 5.Dating and Relationships -- 6.Creating a Support System -- 7.The World Won't Wait: School and Work -- 8.Remaining Independent -- 9.Becoming Your Own Patient Advocate -- 10.Thriving with Chronic Illness.
ISBN:
9781626255999 (paperback)
Dewey class:
616.978
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
359136
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 616.978 SUR | Available |