Questions About How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers

by Toni Bernhard (Goodreads Author)

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Peg did it make you worse straight after you read it can you remember? Thanks

Mary Tonningsen Michelle, I am just seeing your question. I'm not sure who Peg is, but I wanted to let you know that there is nothing in this book that would make you…moreMichelle, I am just seeing your question. I'm not sure who Peg is, but I wanted to let you know that there is nothing in this book that would make you feel worse - no exercises, medication suggestions, no treatment ideas except for any 'treatment' you derive from loving yourself, being gentle with yourself, etc. It offers no cures for anything. Just beautiful wisdom that made me feel better! (less)

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Hi Pegg, it's Michelle, is this any good for 25 M.E. thanks?

Mary Tonningsen Michelle, I'm not sure what 'good for 25 M.E.' means. If you are speaking of ME/CFS, that is what I have. I found this book incredibly helpful, even t…moreMichelle, I'm not sure what 'good for 25 M.E.' means. If you are speaking of ME/CFS, that is what I have. I found this book incredibly helpful, even though it offers no suggestions for medical treatment. It is not a cure for anything, just a way to live better with what you have. (less)

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Does this book talk about Multiple sclerosis at all? Thanks

Mary Tonningsen Cherie, I'm sorry I didn't see your question sooner. I don't think it talks specifically about MS, but the information/advice/wisdom discussed applies…moreCherie, I'm sorry I didn't see your question sooner. I don't think it talks specifically about MS, but the information/advice/wisdom discussed applies to ALL chronic illnesses as well as the author's experience with her own issues. I highly recommend it! (less)

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