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The Chronic Illness Workbook: Strategies and Solutions for Taking Back Your Life

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By Patricia A Fennell — 2025

The Chronic Illness Workbook brings clarity and order to what feels like an unmanageable and isolating experience. It shows both those who are ill and those who care for them how to live a full and meaningful life despite undeniable difficulties. See more...

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Asking for Help When We’re in Trouble

It can be easy to feel that no one in the world really cares about us. The truth is more complicated: people are generally able to care a lot, but they need to hear a clear sign of distress first—something we’re often too inhibited or modest to give.

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How to Ask for What You Need When You Have Chronic Illness #AWAPwednesday

So many people, not just ChronicBabes, have trouble asking others for help. For ChronicBabes, there’s a huge desire to be fiercely independent, to avoid feelings of inadequacy, or feeling like a burden. Today, I've got 3 tips to help you ask for help.

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How to Ask for Help Without Feeling Icky | Debbie Pfingst | Chronic Illness Coaching

How to ask for Help without feeling icky... Learning how to ask for help so you get the help you need.

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How to Ask for Help

Talking about your mental health is important, but it can also be uncomfortable to open up to others. If you are struggling, watch this video to learn ways to overcome fears.

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Please Help Out Those with a Disability or a Chronic Illness. You’ll Also Help Yourself.

I’ve been disabled and intensely ill with the degenerative neuro-immuno illness myalgic encephalomyelitis (formerly known by the misnomer “chronic fatigue syndrome”) for 30 years.

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How to Ask for Support When You Need It Without Sounding Pathetic

“Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step.” – Mariska Hargitay

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When Asking for Help Seems Like Too Hard a Task

Asking for help is hard. Really hard. People say they understand that. When someone is brave enough to ask for help when they are in a desperate situation they are congratulated on recognizing they can’t do it on their own. But do people really understand what it takes?

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How to Ask for Help

Learn to communicate skillfully with others so you can get the help you need.

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How to Be a Friend to Someone with Cancer

Research has shown that people with cancer need support from friends. You can make a big difference in the life of someone with cancer.

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Projecting Your Personal Shadow | Dr. Steve Mortenson | TEDxUniversityofDelaware

Dr. Mortenson takes us from unskillful behavior to skillful behavior in this talk focusing on the Personal Shadow and projecting it on to other people. Steve Mortenson is a professor of Communication at the University of Delaware.

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