TY  - BOOK
AU  - Cole,Frances
AU  - MacDonald,Helen
AU  - Carus,Catherine
TI  - Overcoming chronic pain: a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques 
T2  - An Overcoming publication
SN  - 9781472142634 (paperback)
PY  - 2019///
CY  - London
PB  - Robinson
KW  - Chronic pain
KW  - Treatment
KW  - Popular works
KW  - Psychological aspects
KW  - Cognitive therapy
N1  - Previous edition: 2005; Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - Chronic pain can be extremely debilitating; however, it does not need to dominate your life. This self-help book is based on highly effective self-help methods developed by specialists and used in community and hospital pain management programmes. Your experience of pain can be greatly reduced by pacing daily activities, reducing stress, learning relaxation techniques and effective ways to cope with depression, anxiety, worry, anger and frustration.

This easy-to-follow book sets out:
- Why pain can persist when there's no injury or disease present
- How to become fitter and pace your activities
- Practical ways to improve sleep and relaxation
- Tips for returning to work, study and gaining a life you value
ER  -