'Living with the Enemy' by Ray Owens

This book is a valuable and accessible resource for people suffering with chronic long-term illnesses. Dr Owens explains how physical symptoms are interconnected with psychological symptoms and the impact of living with a chronic condition. For example, losing a sense of meaning or purpose in life, feeling like a burden, and a sense of grief and loss. However, it does not have to be like this and he provides lots of useful and helpful tools you can easily apply to your everyday life, so that you can have a better quality of life despite your long-term condition. The book includes links to downloadable audio exercises and worksheets. It also teaches you how to identify coping strategies that have not been working for you and how you can manage unpleasant thoughts and feelings, so you do not become overwhelmed by these. A highly recommended book!