My
New Book: The Rollercoaster of Chronic Illness —
How to Add Joy to
the Ride
I am putting the finishing touches on my inspirational
self-help book, The
Rollercoaster of Chronic Illness: How to Add to Joy to the Ride for
individuals who have chronic illness. The book also addresses the needs
of their loved ones and health care professionals. The material draws
on my personal experiences dealing with "medical messes." I offer
techniques that have helped clients and doctors deal with the challenges
of chronic medical problems. Woven into the chapters are stories and practical
tools developed with clients over my 26 years a psychotherapist. 
One chapter includes different techniques, such as
nicknaming your illness. For
instance I live with Arthur of Arthur-it
is.Over
the years I have found that it helps to have a nickname for one's uninvited
companions and have even created a contest to do so!
Did you know?
Chronic pain and illnesses such as asthma, arthritis, diabetes, multiple
sclerosis, or fibromyalgia affect more than 90 million Americans. Additionally
countless loved ones' and caregivers' lives are also changed by chronic
illnesses.
Click on any of these topics for more information about coping
with chronic illness, recommended reading, articles and publications
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Last Updated: August 5, 2008
Photo courtesy of Geneva Maldonado © 2008.
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