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posted 08/05/2008, comments (0)

4 Hurdles When Facilitating an Illness Support Group

By Lisa Copen After planning for your new illness support group for weeks, or perhaps even months, it's finally time to have your first meeting. You've gone through the steps of preparing a proposal to start up a support group. It's been approved by whoever is in charge, such as an organization or church. And you've put together a welcome... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/11/2008, comments (0)

When Your Wife is Ill and Romance Ain't Happening

When your wife has a chronic illness, though you may love her no matter what, it can be hard for her to get into a romantic mood. Physical pain from the actual illness to weight gain or loss, bloating, and less-than-fun symptoms of medication can all be a deterrent to some romantic moments. It's important to know that you are not alone.... Read more Chevron

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How A Woman with Illness Can Romance Her Husband

"Hot and bothered" has long referred to romance and those sparks of chemistry between you and the one you love, but if you have a chronic illness, romance may be the last thing on your mind. Chronic illness can quickly redefine "hot" to mean the symptoms of a thyroid condition, night sweats, or a hot heating pad. "Bothered" is something you feel... Read more Chevron

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5 Ways to Surrender Frustrations of Living with Invisible Illness

"You look so good! You can't be as bad as you say. You look perfectly healthy." "You think you have fatigue? Try working full-time plus having four children! Then you'll know what chronic fatigue is." "I think you're spending too much time thinking about how you feel. You need to just get out more." "If you really wanted... Read more Chevron

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"YOU: The Smart Patient" Should Be on Desk of Every Ill Person

Book Review: "YOU: The Smart Patient: An Insider's Handbook for Getting the Best Treatment," by Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz -- Review by Lisa Copen I picked up the book "YOU: The Smart Patient: An Insider's Handbook for Getting the Best Treatment," by Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz up a few years ago, not knowing... Read more Chevron

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