The pain survival guide : how to reclaim your life / Dennis C. Turk, Frits Winter

Author: Turk, Dennis C.
Published: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2006]
Copyright Date: ©2006
Edition: 1st ed.
Physical Description: 203 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Additional Creators: Winter, Frits

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Contents

Becoming your own pain management expert -- Activity, rest, and pacing -- Learning to relax -- Are you always tired? ways to combat chronic fatigue -- Don't let pain ruin your relationship with others! -- Changing behavior -- Changing thoughts and feelings -- Gaining self-confidence -- Further thoughts on pain management -- The importance of maintenance and "come backs."

Summary

"If you suffer from chronic pain, this proven 10-step program will bring hope and relief, showing you how gradual behavior changes can lead to great improvements. Turk and Winter's recommendations are based on solid research and on their success with thousands of patients. They promise to miracle cures, but they do help you learn "not to let your body push you around" so you can enjoy life again."--Jacket.

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1591470498
9781591470496

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