TY  - BOOK
AU  - Eloff,Karra
TI  - The chronic pain couple: how to be a joyful partner & have a remarkable relationship in spite of chronic pain 
SN  - 9781922539212
U1  - 616.0472 23
PY  - 2022///
CY  - Gosford, NSW
PB  - Exisle Publishing
KW  - Couples
KW  - Chronic pain
KW  - Patients
KW  - Family relationships
KW  - Popular works
KW  - Psychological aspects
KW  - Treatment
KW  - Alternative treatment
KW  - Interpersonal relations
KW  - Interpersonal communication
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - The struggle to maintain joy & a fulfilling relationship while coping with chronic illness and pain is a serious problem for millions of people today. Australian entrepreneur and health professional Karra Eloff draws on academic research and her own pursuit of joy in spite of suffering to bring this trailblazing, compassionate, low-energy and practical path to a remarkable new normal, for you and your chosen human/partner. On average, one in five adults suffer from chronic pain. In older people, the number rises to three in five. Most of these people don't realise they don't have to settle for a survival-based coexistence with their partner or bury their hopes for success and joy under a mountain of heat packs or duvets.Chronic illness or pain, according to Karra, need not hold you back from experiencing personal joy and success. It is possible to forge a path to remarkable-to move the dial of a relationship challenged with chronic pain from embattled and exhausted to joyful and passion-filled. This is possible through small, practical changes that require little energy but make a big impact in the areas of: -Communication-Mental health-Intimacy-Personal SuccessIf you experience chronic pain or love someone with a chronic illness this book is for you. If you are a health professional seeking practical advice for people with chronic pain, this book is for you
ER  -