Jane L Edwards

Chronic illness - learning to live behind my smile Jane L Edwards

The problem with a long-term chronic illness is that it isn't a quick fight, taking a few drugs and having a couple of weeks in bed will not cure it. It isn't ever an out and out win. You never beat the illness forever. It is a long-term war, some battles you lose and some you win: It is an on-going campaign. It is a chronic illness, after all. The struggle is about getting to a place where you can live together, the illness and you. Trying to make the most of the environment you share, an attempt to make it a positive life. This book is a collection of experiences I have faced living with a chronic illness. Lessons I am still learning from and having to deal with every day. It is like living in no man's land, somewhere between feeling ill and feeling healthy, but not really being healthy or sick. I hope, by sharing my experience, I can help others with their journey. Help people to deal with their chronic illness or give some tools to help make some sense of living with a chronic condition. Note: several sections of the book talk about the U. K. health system NHS.