Author

Lorig, Kate

Holman, Halsted

Sobel, David

Laurent, Diana

Gonzalez, Virginia

Minor, Marian

Edition

Canadian Edition, 4th

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Bull Publishing Company

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

Softcover ; vii, 368 p.

Subject

Chronic Illness

Mental Health/Illness

Fatigue

Pain

Depression

Abstract

"Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions is a proven self-management guide. People with chonic health conditions live most of their lives outside of hospitals and clinics. This book is designed to help them learn the information and skills to manage chronic conditions on a daily basis while doing the things they need and want to do.

"This new edition is completely redesigned for easy reading and fully updated with the latest research and information. The book is a vital resource full of practical tips, suggestions, and strategies to build confidence in managing chronic illness and symptoms, such as fatigue, pain, shortness of breath, disability, and depression. It encourages readers to develop individual approaches to setting goals, making decisions, and finding resources and support"--from Publisher.

ISBN

97819396693498

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EF 800 LOR 2013

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Author

Webster, Lisa

Holman, Halsted

Laurent, Diana

Minor, Marian

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Bull Publishing Company

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Softcover ; vii, 366 p., 1 CD

Subject

Chronic Pain

Abstract

"This book is designed to help you manage your pain so that you can get on with living a satisfying, fulfilling life. Chronic pain includes many types of conditions from a variety of causes. Despite these differences, all readers of this book have one very important thing in common ? you are living with pain every day. To help you discover strategies and skills that will make a difference, this book emphasizes four concepts:

"1. Each person with chronic pain is unique. There is no one treatment or approach that is right for everybody.

"2. There are a number of things you can do to feel better. These things will not eliminate pain, but they will help you to better manage pain, and help you to become more active and more involved in life.

"3. With knowledge and experimentation, you are the best judge of which self-management tools and techniques are best for you.

"4. The responsibility for managing your chronic pain day-to-day rests with you, not anybody else. Many people can be of help to you ? your family and friends, your health care team. But, in the end, the responsibility for self-management is yours.

"Acknowledging that overcoming chronic pain is a daily challenge, this book provides you with the self-management tools to help you meet that challenge"--from Publisher

ISBN

9781936693771

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 830 WEB 2015

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