We Are Not Alone: Learning to Live With Chronic Illness

MaryO'Note: I don't usually write, or post, book reviews, but I just love this book and I'm so glad to see it back in print. I've owned this before my Cushing's days, when I "just" had osteoarthritis - another disease I wasn't supposed to have, at least at my young age.  This book gave me such hope and inspiration when I felt I was so alone with my "stuff".  It still sits on my bedstand and I read it when I'm feeling down and helpless.

I've bought copies for everyone I know who might benefit from this - and that's practically everyone!  Because it's an older book, I got lots of copies at second hand book stores and gave them to all my friends.

So, I'm glad to see that it's listed on amazon again and anyone can get it brand new .

We Are Not Alone: Learning to Live With Chronic Illness by Sefra Kobrin Pitzele

Book Description
This is an essential layperson's guide to coping with chronic illness-- or the 50 million Americans who suffer from diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, and multiple sclerosis, and for the people who care for them.

With firsthand insights of one who has been there, Sefra Pitzele details every phase, from the frightening onset of disease through the process of readjustment to the successful adaptation to new norms. She addresses the issues that most concern the chronically ill: dealing with relationships; participating in sexual activities; helping your doctor help you; managing pain and depression; maintaining humor and dignity; more. She details adaptive living strategies from new ways to shop and cook to ingenious modifications at home and at work. There are nationwide listings of helpful organizations, support groups, products, and services. 44,000 copies in print.

About the Author
Sefra Korbin Pitzele is Secretary of the National Sjogren's Syndrome Association and serves on the Operations Committee of the Minnesota Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America. She is co-founder, co-publisher, and Vice President of ADVANTAGE: A Magazine for People with Chronic Health Conditions. She is often the featured speaker at healthcare conferences and on radio and television shows.

Originally posted on Cushing's & Cancer