People with chronic conditions face challenges every day. They need to manage their condition and also maintain their ability to perform everyday tasks that seem simple to most people. At the same time, they often have to deal with the frustration, anger and depression that often accompany chronic health conditions. Faced with a chronic illness, the most important things to do are to better understand your health condition and respond to it by becoming a good self-manager on an ongoing basis. This book is filled with hundreds of effective tips, helpful suggestions, and actionable strategies for coping with chronic illness, managing emotions, and living a productive life. Here are suggestions for setting goals, making decisions, and finding resources and support. There's also reliable information on exercise, healthy eating, intimacy and sex, and communicating with friends, family and caregivers. This book can help thousands of people with a chronic condition reach their greatest possible physical potential and enjoy life. Its simple goal is to help anyone with a chronic illness live a healthier and more productive life.