Sudden, severe ill health comes as a shock and presents several challenges, most notably, loss of confidence. Suddenly people are afraid to take exercise, have sex or even go to the shops. Their entire self-image takes a battering, and this roller-coaster of uncertainty often leads to anxiety and depression. This book looks at the learning curve involved in sudden and chronic illness, and explores key ways to build psychological resilience during this time of challenge. Whether it concerns cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or a mental health condition, it explores the common psychological issues that arise when someones usual health and routine are disrupted, and discusses the impact of illness on relationships and family. Drawing on CBT techniques, it offers practical self-help strategies to help deal with peoples changed expectations of themselves, and with the related lifestyle changes. Topics include anxiety and depression; insomnia; discomfort and pain; working with health professionals; dealing with the side effects of medication; relaxation; getting support.

Dr Fran Smith

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1. Introduction and overview

2. Typology of medical conditions

3. What affects how we cope with illness?

4. Managing the physical and emotional symptoms of illness

5. Managing anxiety in the context of illness

6. Managing depression in the context of illness

7. Managing self-esteem in the context of illness

8. Talking to friends and family

9. Making the most of support from your medical team

10. How to support a friend, partner or family member who is unwell

11. What to do if this book is not enough

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Sudden, severe ill health comes as a shock and presents several challenges, most notably, loss of confidence. This book looks at the learning curve involved in sudden and chronic illness, and explores key ways to build psychological resilience during this time of challenge.

There is a lack of general books on coping with illness - most are condition-specific Strong, specialist authors Traditional Sheldon topic Focus on illness-related anxiety and depression, two major Sheldon subjects Empowering advice to meet the limits of medical help Sudden, severe ill health comes as a shock and presents several challenges, most notably, loss of confidence. Suddenly people are afraid to take exercise, have sex or even go to the shops. Their entire self-image takes a battering, and this roller-coaster of uncertainty often leads to anxiety and depression. This book looks at the learning curve involved in sudden and chronic illness, and explores key ways to build psychological resilience during this time of challenge. Whether it concerns cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or a mental health condition, it explores the common psychological issues that arise when someone's usual health and routine are disrupted, and discusses the impact of illness on relationships and family. Drawing on CBT techniques, it offers practical self-help strategies to help deal with people's changed expectations of themselves, and with the related lifestyle changes. Topics include anxiety and depression; insomnia; discomfort and pain; working with health professionals; dealing with the side effects of medication; relaxation; getting support.

Dr Fran Smith is a counselling psychologist with expertise in illness psychology. She is director of cardiac psychology at the Royal Free Hospital, London. Dr Carina Eriksen is a clinical psychologist with an extensive London practice. Professor Robert Bor is Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Royal Free Hospital, London.

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