Living Well With Chronic Illness

[Joe S.]

Carebear, Thanks for reminding me. Now if I can just remember on Monday, I can wish my daughter a happy thanks giving.

[Carebear]

You are welcome, Joe!

[annette2]

I know that in Toronto the Arthritis Society has offers a course also - The Arthritis Self Manageent Program but it is open to anyone who wants to take it.  It is also 6 weeks ( I think)  I took it a year ago and it helps

I don't know if it is available in the whole province

Annette

[Jozee]

The book we are using in the Living Well With Chronic Illness is the one Carebear mentioned. Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions.   I can't wait to start reading it. I need to take the time.

Late at night when I get on here is the only time I really have available but I can't read a book at thi time of night. I will fall asleep before I've even finished the first page!

[Carebear]

Jozee,

I hope you get as much out of the book as I did.  I still pull it out from time to time when I need a refresher. 

I know what you mean about not being about to read without falling asleep.  The good thing about this book is that it is written simply and organized in a way that you can read small sections at a time.

[Meld256]

Carebear,
Not to worry... Oh, three apple pies; sounds delicious! 

[Patze]

Yummy Carebear!  Three apple pies?  Please tell me that its with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of super fine cinnamon?  Can't tell that I like apple pie can you?


Patze

[Narablueeyes]

The book we are using in the Living Well With Chronic Illness is the one Carebear mentioned. Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions.   I can't wait to start reading it. I need to take the time.

Late at night when I get on here is the only time I really have available but I can't read a book at thi time of night. I will fall asleep before I've even finished the first page!

I have this book but for my brain fog, I havent started reading it yet.  Anyone have any opinions about it?

[buddybelle]

Melinda
When I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis I was involved in a research study. We were encouraged to attend living well with a chronic illness classes. The classes were wonderful and help keep life in better perspective. I learned to look at the glass as half full rather than half empty and learned a variety of stress reducing techniques.

If anyone has Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance in the United States, classes are offered free of charge. I highly recommend them.
Buddybelle

[Meld256]

Thank you, Buddybelle.   

I tend to believe we could all benefit from a class in living well with a chronic illness.  I'm so glad the one you attended was such a help to you!

I'll pass the word along about Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance.  Thanks so much for the info. and it's good to see you back around here. 
Take care,
Melinda