Supplemental Reading

Coping

• A Delicate Balance: Living Successfully With Chronic Illness
• Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired: Living With Invisible Chronic Illness
• We Are Not Alone: Learning to Live With Chronic Illness

A Delicate Balance: Living Successfully With Chronic Illness

Practical advice on coping, including how to use the Internet for information and support, applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, how to make the most of the doctor-patient relationship, and considering traditional or alternative treatments.

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Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired: Living With Invisible Chronic Illness

Coping strategies for living with ICI (invisible chronic illness), including how to communicate with doctors and loved ones in ways that meet the needs of those affected.

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We Are Not Alone: Learning to Live With Chronic Illness

Guidelines on retaining relationships with families and friends, finding the right doctor, balancing the need for independence with the need for help, adapting your home and workplace to fit your needs, and excellent listings of available resources.

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