The Spoonie Survival Guide - by Jodie K Ranu (Paperback)

About the Book

Your one-stop resource for navigating the world with a chronic illness

Book Synopsis

'A practical and accessible guide to chronic illness. Essential reading' - Dr Claire Ashley

Your one-stop resource for navigating the world with a chronic illness

Living with a chronic illness is exhausting. From deciding how to manage your limited energy to the isolation that comes from finding 'easy' tasks - such as running errands or taking a shower - nearly impossible, daily life can be challenging. Spoonie Jodie K Ranu gets it, and she's here to help.

The Spoonie Survival Guide is packed with practical advice so you can achieve the best quality of life possible, no matter your energy levels. Jodie looks at how our lives change with chronic illness, and what we can do about it, including:

- Physical health: coping with symptoms, pain and fatigue
- Mental health: handling your wellbeing and medical gaslighting
- Finances: managing the hidden costs of being a spoonie
- Lifestyle: dealing with daily tasks and maintaining your social life.

Written by a spoonie for spoonies, this is your kind and reassuring guide to moving through your day with confidence - one spoon at a time.

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One spoon = one unit of energy
Spoonie = someone with a chronic illness, condition or disability
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Review Quotes

"A practical and accessible guide to chronic illness. I would definitely recommend this book to both my chronic illness patients and colleagues ... Essential reading for any healthcare professional on the risks of medical gaslighting." --Dr Claire Ashley, GP, neuroscientist and author of The Burnout Doctor

About the Author

Jodie K Ranu has lived with chronic pain and disability for the last eleven years. She has multiple chronic illnesses, including fibromyalgia and disc degeneration, which have left her physically disabled. Jodie uses her Instagram @fourmorespoons to create a safe space for spoonies online and to share tips on how to live well with chronic illness.