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Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired

by Paul J. Donoghue

Book Details

Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Published:1992
Pages:308
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Consequently, people who suffer from chronic fatigue, chronic pain, and many other miseries often endure not only the ailment but dismissive and negative reactions from others. Since its first publication, Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired has offered hope and coping strategies to thousands of people who suffer from ICI. Paul Donoghue and Mary Siegel teach their readers how to rethink how they themselves view their illness and how to communicate with loved ones and doctors in a way that m

Our Review

This essential guide tackles the often-misunderstood world of invisible chronic illness, providing a vital roadmap for those navigating conditions like chronic fatigue and chronic pain. The book directly addresses the dual burden of managing physical symptoms while also coping with the dismissive and negative reactions from others, including family and medical professionals. It offers concrete strategies to help sufferers reframe their own understanding of their condition, moving beyond the frustration and isolation that so often accompany these ailments.

What sets this work apart is its practical focus on communication, empowering readers to articulate their needs and experiences more effectively to doctors and loved ones. By teaching individuals how to advocate for themselves, the authors provide tools to reclaim a sense of agency that the illness itself often strips away. For anyone feeling invalidated or alone in their health journey, this book serves as a powerful validation and a crucial step toward being heard and understood.

Themes

Family & Relationships

Subjects

Family & Relationships