Living with Fibromyalgia - A four-Step Plan for Managing Pain and Leading a Fulfilling Life (Paperback, Ed)

'This book will give you excellent insight into the psychological stages of this severe illness and how to navigate them. A must-read for those who choose to reclaim control over their own lives!' - Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., bestselling author of "From Fatigued to Fantastic!" Although there is no known cure for fibromyalgia (FM), a combination of medicine and lifestyle changes can be very effective in managing and alleviating your symptoms. "Living with Fibromyalgia" introduces a revolutionary plan to help you adapt to this chronic illness. Divided into four steps, the plan involves: assessing reactions to this life-disrupting illness; securing adequate professional and emotional care; rebuilding your life and your relationships with others; and, stabilizing fibromyalgia with stress and crisis management.Written by a lifelong FM survivor and a physician, this is the first book to address the unique social and emotional challenges presented by fibromyalgia. "Living with Fibromyalgia" discusses how you can: understand and manage your symptoms; overcome blocks, setbacks, and pitfalls; cope with the stigma of having a chronic illness; re-create a satisfying way of life for you and your family despite FM; rebuild your career and your social life; and, redefine your self-worth and more. Real stories from people living with FM are also featured. This empowering guide will help all those affected by FM build a more rewarding life.

General

Imprint:	McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2005
First published:	2005
Authors:	Mervyn Willard • Patti Wright • Dean L Mondell
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	208
Edition:	Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-07-145148-2
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Musculoskeletal medicine Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Rheumatology Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Popular medicine > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with illness Promotions
LSN:	0-07-145148-X
Barcode:	9780071451482

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