Chronic Illness

A groundbreaking guide from Dr. Richard Horowitz, the New York Times bestselling author of Why Can’t I Get Better?, detailing his revolutionary approach to solving the problem of chronic illness by finding what triggers the root cause: multiple sources of inflammation. “Remarkable new...

Chronic illness creates many challenges, from career crises and relationship issues to struggles with self-blame, personal identity, and isolation. Beloved author Toni Bernhard addresses these challenges and many more, using practical examples to illustrate how mindfulness, equanimity, and compassion can help listeners make peace with a life turned upside down. In her characteristic conversational style, Bernhard shows how to cope and make the most of life despite the challenges of chronic illness.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER From renowned mental health expert and speaker Dr. Gabor Maté, this acclaimed, bestselling guide provides insight into the mind-body link between illness and health, and the critical role that stress and our emotional makeup play in an array of common diseases. In this...

A groundbreaking mind-body protocol to heal chronic pain, backed by new research. Chronic pain is an epidemic. Fifty million Americans struggle with back pain, headaches, or some other pain that resists all treatment. Desperate pain sufferers are told again and again that there is no cure for...

Your symptoms are real. Your exhaustion is real. This is the book that finally believes you and explains exactly what is happening in your body. If you have spent years being told your test results are normal, your pain is disproportionate, your fatigue is just stress, or that you simply need to push through it, this book is for you. Chronic illness affects millions of people whose bodies are sending clear, measurable signals that the medical system was not designed to receive. This is not a failure of your perception. It is a structural failure of a system built for acute illness, applied ...

A landmark exploration of one of the most consequential and mysterious issues of our time: the rise of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases A silent epidemic of chronic illnesses afflicts tens of millions of Americans: these are diseases that are poorly understood, frequently marginalized...

A riveting and candid account of a young journalist's awakening to a life of chronic illness, weaving together her personal story with reporting to shed light on how Americans live with long-term diagnoses today. Tessa Miller was an ambitious twentysomething writer in New York City when, on a...

Painfully Resilient: A Comprehensive Guide to Coping with Chronic Pain explores the mind-body connection, the power of mindfulness, emotional resilience, social support, lifestyle adjustments, and much more. It includes real-life stories of individuals who have found ways to thrive despite chronic pain, offering hope and inspiration to those who may be struggling. Whether you're living with chronic pain, caring for someone who is, or a healthcare professional seeking a deeper understanding of the patient experience, "Painfully Resilient" is your roadmap to resilience, self-discovery, and ...

Your condition may always be with you, but so will your magick. This book is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with chronic or invisible illness. Through personal stories and hands-on magick, Danielle Dionne guides your journey of self-discovery. She shows you how to incorporate spellcraft, healing, self-care, and confidence-building practices into your own unique process.

Living with a long-term condition is exhausting not just physically, but emotionally. When you are managing daily physical pain, fatigue, or medical uncertainty, the mental toll can feel overwhelming. Grief for your past self, anxiety over flare-ups, medical burnout, and the isolation of living with an invisible illness often hurt just as deeply as the physical symptoms themselves. You aren't broken for feeling overwhelmed. Your body and mind are simply under siege. In Chronic Illness and Mental Health, you will discover a compassionate, practical blueprint for navigating the complex ...

Living Well with Chronic Illness is a self-help guide for anyone who has a chronic illness or who knows and cares about someone else who does. The 20 chapters concisely address a comprehensive range of issues including daily routines, relationships, medical and legal services, a joyful life, and much more. In our hectic, information-laden world where the Internet places billions of contradictory facts at our fingertips, the straightforward content of this book is an alternative resource for people who want to feel better and don't want to spend hours searching for answers. The tools inside,...

In this timely book, Steven Phillips, MD, and his former patient, Sony singer-songwriter Dana Parish, reveal striking evidence that a broad range of common infections, from COVID-19 to Lyme and many others, cause a variety of autoimmune, psychiatric, and chronic conditions. Chronic explores the science behind what makes them difficult to diagnose and treat, debunks widely held beliefs by doctors and patients alike, and provides solutions that empower sufferers to reclaim their lives.  

A gentle, supportive guide to developing coping skills and improving quality of life for disabled and chronically ill people Managing the stresses of everyday life can be exhausting and overwhelming. Dr. Jennifer Caspari knows this struggle well—both through her work as a clinical psychologist...

Popular blogger Ilana Jacqueline offers smart and savvy advice, humor, and practical tips for living with an invisible chronic illness. Do you live with a chronic, debilitating, yet invisible condition? You may feel isolated, out of step, judged, lonely, or misunderstood—and that’s on top...

Are you living with a chronic illness and feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or alone in your struggle? In Thriving Beyond Limits, author and wellness writer Karla K. McNeese shares a heartfelt, empowering guide to reclaiming your life after a chronic illness diagnosis—especially for women navigating midlife, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune disease, or other long-term conditions. Blending gentle encouragement, personal insight, and practical advice, Karla offers a roadmap to wellness that doesn’t rely on perfection or hustle—but on self-compassion, mindset shifts, and healing routines ...

Imani Perry’s Audible Original A Dangerously High Threshold for Pain tells the dramatic story of her ongoing struggle with lupus—an autoimmune disease that attacks multiple organ systems—and what we can all learn from those who are grappling with chronic illness. It’s a powerful and poetic story that evokes the works of Susan Sontag, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Audre Lorde.

Are you struggling with Fibromyalgia/chronic pain/chronic fatigue and insomnia? In this personal, practical book you will learn all of the things Melissa did to take herself from thriving to miserable despite chronic pain, fatigue, and insomnia. It will talk about: What I would start with upon diagnosis Natural pain management options The big sleep issue Pacing and boundaries Meditation, yoga, and gentle exercise A medicine that has changed my life Chronic pain and fatigue at work Parenting with chronic pain and fatigue and more Melissa shares the ways she fights these symptoms and her ...

Living with chronic illness is more than a medical diagnosis — it's a daily act of courage. Coping with Chronic Illness is a compassionate, practical guide for anyone navigating life with long-term health challenges. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have been managing symptoms for years, this book offers validation, clarity, and calm support every step of the way. Inside, you'll find clear explanations and gentle strategies for: Making sense of symptoms, flare-ups, and emotional ups and downs Communicating your needs with family, friends, and healthcare providers Managing work, ...

It’s 2006. After a string of rejections from men who tell her they could never, ever, ever see her “that way,” awkward third-grade teacher Micaela Blei signs up for a mysterious course called “The Divine Feminine,” and feels like she might have found the key to the perfect life. Turns out if you’re an A student, you can get an A in anything–including men. Pretty soon she’s learning to "conjure" her desires with vision boards, flirtations, and even a daring jumbotron viewing party for her, ahem ... "divine center."

Michael Greer is a second-generation fire chief and a single dad of a precocious 11-year old, so there’s not much that scares him. (Admittedly, more because of the second than the first.) When Pine Island’s new craft shop owner accidentally backs into his car, he takes that in stride too. And does what any fire chief would do. Invite her out on a date. It doesn’t take long to figure out that Hannah Lewis is gorgeous, quirky, smart as hell, and...hiding something. Hannah has learned the hard way to keep the truth about her life as hush-hush as possible. At best, people don’t ...