Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #577403 in Books
• Published on: 2000-10-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Synopsis
A guide to coping with chronic illness teaches readers how to become aware of the attitude they have toward their illnesses and shows how they can communicate with themselves, their doctors, and their loved ones in ways that meet their needs. Original.

Customer Reviews

It masterfully demystifies Invisible Chonic Illness
The authors of Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired offer the reader a complete a picture of the world of Invisible Chronic Illness. Dr. Mary E. Siegel and Dr. Paul J. Donoghue discuss perplexing illnesses such as, Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus, as two professionals who have deep insight into such bizarre and persistent ailments. The rapport they have developed with the subject matter is evident from the pages of consistently compassionate words. Here is the sort of advice which can sincerely aid one who yearns for a more substantial relationship with someone who suffers, but may not necessarily "look" ill. Stop reading this review and get the book.

Five Stars!
Excellent Guide to Emotional Health & Wellness I loved this book! Written by two psychologists who suffer from chronic illness, it offers hope and ways to cope. People with Crohn's, colitis, lupus, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, IBS, etc. will like this book because it's about invisible chronic illnesses in which the symptoms are not always externally apparent (like when your friend says, "You look just fine" but you're not). This can lead to lack of compassion, understanding, and strains relationships with family, friends, and coworkers. I especially like how the book helps focus awareness on illness and gives you ways to exercise greater control over it and over life in general. An extremely practical book, with techniques you will use in everyday life.

The best book I have read about living with chronic illness
The authors write from personal knowledge and professional training in the area of chronic illness. This is not a quick-fix superficial guide; the authors present an insightlful and challenging approach to living effectively with chronic illness. I recommend it to sufferers of illness and their family and friends. I would especially recommend it to health care professionals.