Strategies:A Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Journey

图书信息

作者	Tami Brady
出版社	Loving Healing Press
ISBN	9781615999316
出版时间	2007-06-29
字数	22.1万
分类	进口书,外文原版书,科技,医学

读书简介

It is estimated that 4-8 million people in the United States suffer with Fibromyalgia. Another one million also have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Some statistics state that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia may directly affect 5% of the world's population. I am one of the individuals in this growing epidemic. In 1997, after a chaotic year of intense medical and psychological testing, I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. I spent much of the last ten years in deep denial feeling alone, confused, frustrated, and angry. It has taken me a great deal of soul searching, but I believe that today I am a better, more centered person because of my experiences. I've never been someone who dictates advice, so my book provides worksheets you can develop to tailor your personal responses to symptoms and crises. It is the good, the bad, and the ugly of my personal journey that I share with you, my fellow Fibromites. My hope is simple, that you will find solace and renewed hope in my words.What People Are Saying About Strategies "This book is a passionate, intense account of one person's conquest over suffering. As a psychologist working with chronic pain sufferers, I can endorse Ms. Brady's philosophy, approach and tools." -Bob Rich, PhD, author Cancer: A Personal Challenge Author info at http://tami-brady.com Another great self-help book from Loving Healing Press

目录

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Praise for Tami Brady’s Strategies

About our Series Editor, Robert Rich, Ph.D.

Preface

Chapter 1 How It Started

Chapter 2 The Doctor’s Visit

Chapter 3 Denial – Part I

Chapter 4 Denial – Part II

Chapter 5 Denial – Part III

Chapter 6 The Reality Check

Chapter 7 Transitions

Chapter 8 The Big Symptoms

Chapter 9 Individual Strategies

Chapter 10 My Own Worst Enemy

Chapter 11 Prevention is the Best Policy

Chapter 12 Flexibility, Unconditional Love, and Daily Life

Chapter 13 Summary of My Strategies

Emergency Symptom Strategies

Individual Symptom Strategies

Bout Starters

Preventative Strategies

Self-Soothing Strategies

Chapter 14 Marshalling Your Resources

Strategy Forms

Keeping Upbeat

Getting Organized

Appendix A - Medications and Supplements

Appendix B - Resource Guide

Discussion/ Support Groups

Health Care, Organizations, and Agencies

Bibliography

Index

Regaining Control