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Discover 505 ways to encourage a chronically ill friend in Lisa Copen\'s 94-page book, Beyond Casseroles. Get 3 copies for just $10! http://www.comfortzonebooks.com . Lisa Copen is the founder of Rest Ministries, serving the chronically ill,

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» The Challenges of Being a Young Adult with Invisible Illness
By Lisa Copen | Published 02/19/2009 | Wellness | Unrated
I was just twenty-four years old and living over one thousand miles away from my family when I faced the diagnosed of rheumatoid arthritis. In barely a month I visited doctors more often than I had in years, and eventually found one who would listen to me explain my symptoms. A few days later I had a diagnosis.

Despite the terms "chronic" and "forever" I felt relieved to know the label that described my chronic pain.
» 5 Ways to Create Fast Healthy Dinner Plans When You're Exhausted
By Lisa Copen | Published 08/27/2008 | Nutrition | Unrated
So, you know you're eating out too much, you've added a few pounds, and the cost is starting to get out of hand. But with your busy schedule and limited energy, where do you start to find the right meal planning idea that will work for your family? Are you one of the people who check with a search engine online about how to plan a spaghetti dinner?

Here are five suggestions to get you started:

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» 8 Secrets Why You Shouldn't Be Attending an Illness Support Group
By Lisa Copen | Published 08/20/2008 | Stress Management | Unrated
Upon the diagnosis of an illness everyone, including your doctor, likely tells you to go to a support group. Research has shown that support groups can be extremely helpful in how one copes with disease. And yet, not everyone finds a group to be the answer to the kind of support for which they are searching. Like any kind of group, there are some support groups you will "click" with and others you will not.
» Can I Be Mad at God About My Illness? 3 Ways to Know
By Lisa Copen | Published 02/13/2008 | Stress Management | Unrated
Anger is a natural response to having to cope with chronic illness, but how can it impact our life and our spirituality if we get stuck on this particular emotion?
» 6 Action Steps for Churches Who Care About the Chronically Ill
By Lisa Copen | Published 02/2/2008 | Diseases And Conditions | Unrated
Sources: http://www.mychronicillness.com/invisibleillness/statistics.htm Depite our belief that only the elderly become ill, nearly 1 in 2 people in the US have a chronic condition, 60% of the people who suffer with daily pain or illness are between the ages of 18 and 64. Churches are well-equipped to reach out to those with acute illnesses or surgeries, but when it comes to chronic conditions, these people are often left misunderstood and alone with very little practical assistance or emotional support.
» 6 Tools for the Chronically Ill to Make Sensible Resolutions
By Lisa Copen | Published 01/23/2008 | Diseases And Conditions | Unrated
Did you skip resolutions or did you already forget them? Don’t sweat it! When life is so unpredictable, as it is when you live with a chronic illness, it can be hard to set New Year’s resolutions. Read about how you can make some smart choices.
» How A Woman with Illness Can Romance Her Husband
By Lisa Copen | Published 01/16/2008 | Diseases And Conditions | Rating:
Just because you have an illness doesn't mean your marriage has to be dull. It's time to get the spark back!
» 9 Ways to Romance Your Chronically Ill Wife
By Lisa Copen | Published 01/16/2008 | Diseases And Conditions | Unrated
If your wife has a chronic illness, chances are romance is the last thing on her mind. What can you do to make a difference and get the spark back?
» 7 Secrets to Happiness When You Live with Illness
By Lisa Copen | Published 01/16/2008 | Stress Management | Unrated
As I write this article my 4-year-old son sits beside me with a cold and a little fever. All he has said since he woke up today is "I'm better now. I'm all better." Does our attitude change how we cope with illness and our level of happiness?
» Easy Ways to Support the Mom with a Chronic Illness
By Lisa Copen | Published 01/16/2008 | Diseases And Conditions | Unrated
Mommy moments come in all forms of days at the beach, backyard BBQs, or kids reading groups at the library.W hat may surprise you is how many mothers are now dealing with chronic illness.
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