The MS Workbook: Living Fully with Multiple Sclerosis

Robert T. Fraser, PhD; George H. Kraft, MD, MS; Dawn M. Ehde, Phd; and Kurt L. Johnson, PhD

The book opens with five chapters on the practical physical and psychological ramifications of MS. The authors offer journaling activities in order to keep track of mental and physical symptoms as well as real strategies that people can apply to overcome the array of problems that are associated with MS. These treatments range from simple pain management techniques to cognitive behavioral interventions for the anxiety and depression that are often associated with this chronic illness.

The book's second section addresses the well being of both the individual with MS and his or her family by discussing ways to communicate about the disease and to advocate for the patient in a medical setting. The book covers ways home life can be adjusted to accommodate the disease and ways couples can maintain sexual and emotional intimacy when a partner has MS.

The third part of the book deals with the more practical aspects of life with MS. These chapters explore ways that the person with MS can budget for his or her medical care, locate financial assistance programs, access community service activities, and discuss work alternatives with employers. This section of the book includes not only the interpersonal skills needed to negotiate these interactions, but explains to the reader their legal rights as a person with a chronic illness.

Ordering Information:

The MS Workbook: Living Fully with Multiple Sclerosis is now available from New Harbinger Publications and fine booksellers everywhere. Look for it in your nearest bookstore or online through Amazon.com.