The CFIDS/Fibromyalgia Toolkit: A Practical Self-Help Guide [Paperback]

Bruce Campbell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 6, 2000

This book offers hope to the 4 million Americans coping with CFIDS (Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome) and fibromyalgia. Even though there is no cure for either illness, there are many things you can do to take charge of your condition and your life. This manual for personal change offers a framework to help you understand your illness better, as well as many practical tools you can use to control symptoms and create a more stable life. The approach is based on the belief that you can change the effects of your illness and perhaps its course through your efforts. Learn how to: -live within your energy envelope-pace yourself to control the "chronic illness roller coaster"-set realistic short-term goals-reduce stress-manage emotions-improve relationships-minimize relapsesUsing the strategies outlined in the book, you can create an individualized self-help program for managing your illness.This book is the official text of the CFIDS/Fibromyalgia Self-Help course, a solution-oriented self-management program offered over the internet and at several locations in the United States (cfidsselfhelp.org).

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About the Author

Bruce Campbell, Ph.D., created and directs the CFIDS/Fibromyalgia Self-Help program. A CFIDS patient, he has worked professionally at Stanford University on self-help programs for chronic illness, including work on the Arthritis Self-Help and Chronic Disease Self-Management programs. He is a graduate of Stanford and has a Ph.D. from the University of California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (December 6, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595146481
• ISBN-13: 978-0595146482
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,454,153 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most practical book ever!, November 26, 2008

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Linda Bullock "Homeschool Nana" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The CFIDS/Fibromyalgia Toolkit: A Practical Self-Help Guide (Paperback)

I've read lots of books about fibromyalgia. Bruce Campbell does something that most authors don't do. He provides practical helps for those of us suffering from this invisible disease. We may not be able to completely heal ourselves, but with the suggestions from this book, we can learn how to be our best!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book to help you live with CFIDS/Fibromyalgia!, November 19, 2010

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Cynthia Waldecker (Tallahassee, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The CFIDS/Fibromyalgia Toolkit: A Practical Self-Help Guide (Paperback)

I was diagnosed with CFIDS/FMS in February and it changed my life in so many ways. This is a very complicated, difficult condition that greatly reduces your daily function. I learned very soon that I would be in pain on a daily basis and I would be exhausted much of the time. My ability to function dropped to 30% and I was forced to give up many things that were enjoyable and important to me.

After spending several months doing hours and hours of research on-line, I was ready to learn how to cope with and manage my pain and fatigue. A big factor for me is that my doctors were all against prescribing narcotic pain meds for me. Instead, they recommended I pursue my spiritual life and find natural ways to manage these often times debilitating symptoms.

I came across Bruce Campbell's program during my research and found myself very interested in his system, which teaches you many easy to follow, healthy coping strategies. So when I saw this book on Amazon I was very excited and purchased it immediately. When I started reading it I couldn't put it down. I would highly recommend anyone with these medical conditions to purchase this book. Even if you're not ready to adhere to his concepts and suggestions, buy it and put it aside for a while. I'm convinced that you'll return to it later, when you're more ready. This book is amongst the few that I've found very valuable to me as I continue to learn how to manage and cope with this illness.

I wish each of you the very best in your own journey into your new life.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lady with CFS/Fibro, April 25, 2011

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Kayjul - See all my reviews

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This book is a must for people that think they are ill with any CFS or fybromyalgia symptoms. Easy to read and very practical. No false promises but well structured ideas that help you to manage and gain control over your illness, I would recommend it as essential reading for anyone.