{"product_id":"chronic-pain-the-drugfree-way-isbn-9781847094797","title":"Chronic Pain The Drug-Free Way","description":"\"\u003ci\u003eBuy this book and make sure that your doctor reads it too!\u003c\/i\u003e\" - Dr Steve Gilbert, Staff Specialist in Anaesthesia and Pain Management, former Lead Clinician for Chronic Pain in Scotland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003ePhil's book has everything necessary to help people with chronic pain change their life. To live, thrive and not just survive. A must-read for people in pain: learn to live again.\" - \u003c\/i\u003eLinz Stevens, living well despite chronic pain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chronic pain is much more common than you might think - it affects nearly one-fifth of the population. Chronic pain is defined as any pain that continues for longer than three months. It has a variety of causes including arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, accidents or operations, although sometimes there is no apparent cause.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Many people suffering from chronic pain have been told by medical professionals that 'I'm sorry, there's nothing more we can do for you', leaving them feeling abandoned and isolated. If you have been told this, or you think this news may be in your future, then this book is for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Self-management is an important approach to coping better and managing this long term condition. Written with humour, and making use of cartoons and line drawings, this book encapsulates 20 years of pain management courses given by Phil Sizer at Pain Association Scotland to patients, GPs, and other health professionals. Divided into three sections (Understanding, Managing, Coping) Its approach is based on a holistic, bio-psycho-social model of health including CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), positive psychology, relaxation, hypnotherapy, motivational interviewing and coaching.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Topics include:\u003cbr\u003e introduction by Pain Association Scotland\u003cbr\u003e understanding chronic pain - definitions, acute vs chronic\u003cbr\u003e pacing - how to avoid over-doing\u003cbr\u003e realistic goal-setting\u003cbr\u003e stress management\u003cbr\u003e relaxation and sleep\u003cbr\u003e dealing with flare-ups \u003cbr\u003e diet and foods to avoid\u003cbr\u003e coping with unhelpful thinking (racing mind, anxiety and negative thoughts)\u003cbr\u003e challenging limiting beliefs\u003cbr\u003e relationships with others\u003cbr\u003e accepting help\u003cbr\u003e importance of humour - attitude and values\u003cbr\u003e being a person not a condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you can learn how to make changes and live better with your pain, things will improve, be different, and most importantly, so much better.","brand":"Sheldon Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44897065042149,"sku":"NP9781847094797","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/fc9a8567-33c6-4f34-bd6b-ab01004bd2df.jpg?v=1767848999","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/chronic-pain-the-drugfree-way-isbn-9781847094797","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}