When you need help coping, I highly recommend this book.

carolm · Post by **carolm** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 5:20 pm

Hello to all,

I know we've all been there... we make plans but are too sick to keep them. We dread having to tell others that we are sick and can't make it. We worry about their perceptions of us. Will they stop asking us to do things? Sometimes we feel alone and isolated.

This book titled "How To Live Well With Chronic Pain and Illness" was written by a high achieving type-A woman who found herself suddenly ill with a debilitating illness. The first chapter is: Skills to Help with Each Day- Educating Family and Friends About Chronic Pain and Illness. Next: Letting Go- the Not-To-Do-List for the Chronically ill. And it goes on from there- covering how to let go and how to recognize when to ask your loved ones for help with things, etc. See the link below to see more.

I found this book very relevant and very helpful. I gave a copy to a friend of mine who is now struggling with a long list of autoimmune diseases. She found it immensely helpful and accurate. It expressed her feelings when she couldn't. It helps you see that it's okay to accept your limitations. ( I attached a link to Amazon below so you could see a picture of the book, but I'm not promoting Amazon. Just sayin'.) I felt this book was well worth sharing.

https://www.amazon.com/Live-Well-Chroni ... nd+illness

Take care,
Carol

Marcia K · Post by **Marcia K** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:07 pm

Thanks for sharing, Carol. And a reminder to anyone who is going to order from Amazon - www.smile.amazon.com and designate the Microscopic Colitis Foundation to get a percentage of the order.

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:16 pm

Thanks Carol

I have heard some people on the biotoxin forum mention this book and also found it really good.

If it is ok with you, in a few weeks I will move this post/thread to the 'Guidelines for Recovery - Good Reads' section...

carolm · Post by **carolm** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:08 pm

Hi Gabes, sure- that would be fine to move it there.

C.

jessica329 · Post by **jessica329** » Fri Sep 23, 2016 7:37 am

I was just looking for a book like this at my library. Thanks so much!

humbird753 · Post by **humbird753** » Sat Sep 24, 2016 10:02 pm

Thank you, Carol, for sharing this. Definitely looks like a helpful book.

Paula

jlbattin · Post by **jlbattin** » Sun Sep 25, 2016 10:56 am

Thanks for sharing this. I just ordered it and it should be here tomorrow!

brandy · Post by **brandy** » Sun Sep 25, 2016 1:47 pm

Hi Carol,

It is good to "see you." The book looks good. Wishing you a good fall!

Regards,

Brandy

carolm · Post by **carolm** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:24 am

Hi Brandy, it's good to see you too. The move to KC and the career change have been very good for me and my health. I hope you are doing well.

C.