Coping With Long-Term Illness

Chronic or long-term illness can be debilitating, even if it is considered to be relatively mild. The symptoms may be relentless, constant, and unremitting, and can drain your energy, leaving you depressed and demoralized. This book gives both practical advice and a chance to explore how you feel about your illness. It will help you cope with difficult feelings and deal with friends, family, and the medical profession. It will also be a valuable resource guide of useful information. If you care for someone suffering from long-term illness, this book will be of value to you. Looking after someone who is unwell is a difficult and unrecognized job, and in this book you will find fresh insights and support. Topics covered
-Coping with your feelings
-Coping with family and friends
-Managing stress, pain, and other symptoms
-Practical issues, from getting on with you doctor to managing work
-An extensive list of resources for further help and information