Coping with Lupus: A Practical Guide to Alleviating the Challenges of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

by Robert H. Phillips

A completely updated and revised edition that provides comfort, information, strategies, and advice for those living with lupus. There is no cure for lupus, so a diagnosis of this potentially debilitating autoimmune disorder is understandably disquieting. This new edition of Coping with Lupus answers all the important questions one might have and offers practical coping strategies to help those with lupus live their lives to the fullest.Dr. Robert Phillips, the founder and director of the Center for Coping, lends his expertise in dealing with the psychological aspects of chronic health problems to address a range of issues, The medical facts-what lupus is, and how it is diagnosed and treated Medications, nonmedical pain-control methods, exercise, and diet Lifestyle changes to maintain optimal physical and emotional health Coping strategies for virtually every facet of living with lupus

Genres: Nonfiction, Health

489 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1984

About the author

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Robert H. Phillips, Ph.D., is a practicing psychologist on Long Island, New York. The founder and director of the Center for Coping, a multiservice group that helps people with medical, emotional, and family problems, he is the author of more than a dozen successful books in Avery's Coping with a Chronic Illness series.

Reviews

[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

best book I've read on the subject. comprehensive, easy to read, positive spin on day to day diease mgt and mindset

[Jennifer Daniel · Rating 2 out of 5]

No new info was gleaned from this. Same old depressing news that I have an incurable, spotty treatment at best for help and it is NEVER going away. FML

[Dorena Chin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend for anyone who has lupus or knows someone with the disease. As a lupie I keep this by my bed for quick reference.

[Lisa Bilodeau · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very thorough book explaining lupus and the many aspects that can affect your life. Thoughtfully written and helpful.

[Roxana Rodriguez · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good reference book for "beginners" in the LUPUS reality.