Surviving and Thriving with an Invisible Chronic Illness : How to Stay Sane and Live One Step Ahead of Your Symptoms.

Intro -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Accepting Your Life with Chronic Illness -- Chapter 2: Self-­Compassion and Rising Above Self-Defeating Thoughts -- Chapter 3: What They're Going to Say About You -- Chapter 4: Making New Friendships and Salvaging Old Ones -- Chapter 5: Dating and Relationships -- Chapter 6: Creating a Support System -- Chapter 7: The World Won't Wait: School, Work, and Your Social Life -- Chapter 8: Remaining Independent -- Chapter 9: Becoming Your Own Patient Advocate -- Chapter 10: Thriving with Chronic Illness -- Acknowledgements -- Appendix: Online Resources -- References.

In this much-needed guide, popular blogger Ilana Jacqueline writes poignantly about her experience living with two debilitating, yet invisible autoimmune diseases, and offers sound advice and practical tips for living with a chronic illness or disability that others can't see. Readers will learn to deal with doctors who don't understand, are of little or no help, or outright dismiss their condition. They will also learn how to navigate friendships, family, relationships, work, and school; overcome body image and self-esteem issues; become their own best advocate; create a support system; and live an engaged and values-driven life.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.