Despite Lupus by Gorman, Sara -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Title Page Praise for the book, Despite Lupus Praise for the blog, DespiteLupus.com D E S P I T E L U P U S FOREWORD Introduction

THE FIGHT OF MY LIFE WHY THIS BOOK? A HEALTHY DEFINITION THE STEPS TO LIVING WELL

CHAPTER 1: CHOOSE WELL: The reality of life with lupus

Confronting your fears & recognizing your choices The power of change THE FIRST CHOICE: imagining a better future THE SECOND CHOICE: managing the role of lupus within your new future

CHAPTER 2: CHRONIC CONTROL: Becoming Informed, Enlightened & Engaged

SETTLE FOR NOTHING LESS: the need to identify the cause and effect in your life Coming to terms with your disease through order and method MY METHOD OF KEEPING TRACK: the spreadsheet Recognizing the benefits of the spreadsheet Making the tracking system work for you Tracking system options: SUGGESTED CATEGORIES/ASSOCIATED LINE ITEMS The routine rut

CHAPTER 3: LOOK WITHIN

The fighter instinct Scouting out the opposition PROBLEMATIC TRAIT #1: productivity PROBLEMATIC TRAIT #2: determination PROBLEMATIC TRAIT #3: optimism PROBLEMATIC TRAIT #4: control Self-awareness to the rescue

CHAPTER 4: LISTEN UP, DOC!

Making it work Keys to a better relationship

Doctors are real people, too

IS IT WORKING? Decide for yourself Other helpful hints Good doctors are out there

CHAPTER 5: COMMUNICATE WISELY

The benefits of engaging others through open communication The challenges of engaging others through open communication The steps to better communication The dreaded question

CHAPTER 6: ASK FOR AND ACCEPT HELP

Guidelines for letting go Evaluating your productivity Eliminating stress

CHAPTER 7: LET GO FOR GOOD

Obstacle #1: my appearance REEVALUATE YOUR EXPECTATIONS Obstacle #2: my plans for pregnancy Obstacle #3: my job

CHAPTER 8: LIFE AFTER LUPUS

Lucky An appreciation An attitude An acceptance A purpose Enjoying the new you The unexpected journey

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WORKS CITED Bibliography Recommendations for Further Reading