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 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...

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.

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...

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...

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 of dealing with your actual illness. Take heart. You are not alone, although sometimes it can feel that way. Written by a blogger who suffers from an invisible chronic illness, Surviving and Thriving with an Invisible Chronic Illness offers peer-to-peer support to help you stay sane, be your own advocate, and get back to living your life. This compelling guide is written for anyone suffering with an illness no one can see.

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.

You love someone who is struggling. And you're exhausted from waiting. Every day, you wonder: Will today be different? Will they finally feel better? Will the waiting ever end? You've learned to adjust your life around their depression. You've postponed your own joy. You've carried hope for both of you. And somewhere along the way, you've become invisible—the strong one, the steady one, the one who holds everything together while slowly disappearing yourself. This book sees you. *Always Waiting for You to Feel Better* is a compassionate, honest companion for spouses, adult children, and ...

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."

When your body is already carrying pain, fatigue, uncertainty, or flare cycles, even good advice can feel like one more demand. This book is for readers living with chronic illness who feel trapped in nervous-system overload: body scanning, symptom fear, pacing pressure, shutdown after appointments, and the constant stress of never knowing what your body will cost you next. Nervous System Regulation for Chronic Illness gives you a gentler way to work with overwhelm. Instead of asking you to push harder, stay positive, or do a long routine on your worst days, it helps you lower the load, ...

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.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Are you tired of chasing treatments that never last? Do your symptoms keep coming back despite ‘normal’ labs, strict protocols, and endless effort? This book reveals the hidden reason why recovery doesn’t last and shows you how to break the cycle for good. What sets Breaking Through Chronic Illness apart is Dr. Stein's gift for translating cutting-edge science into language everyone can understand. She writes with warmth and clarity, like a trusted guide walking alongside you. She doesn't just explain what's happening at the cellular level; she provides a roadmap that readers can ...

A New York Times bestselling doctor guides you through his revolutionary approach to solving the problem of chronic illness by finding what triggers the root cause: multiple sources of inflammation. This approach addresses a wide range of common but challenging conditions including autoimmune...

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.

REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK An epic, decades-spanning love story that blazes through the worlds of acting and comedy and charts a connection unlike any other. “INTOXICATING.”—TAYLOR JENKINS REID, author of Atmosphere “SMART AND ROMANTIC.”—GABRIELLE ZEVIN, author of Tomorrow, and...

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 moreMelissa shares the ways she fights these symptoms and her ...

Chronic pain, illness, and disability take so much away. Sometimes it seems as though they take everything we have ever loved and held dear. Our physical abilities and our jobs. Our current passions and future dreams. Our finances and our friends. Our sense of community and our ability to engage the world in ways we could before. Chronic pain takes away our sense of self and who we always thought ourselves to be. How in the world are we supposed to deal with this fact?