The Spoonie Survival Guide: Manage your energy and your life with chronic illness
Author:   Jodie K Ranu
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:  

9781399411509


Pages:   272
Publication Date:   12 February 2026
Format:   Paperback
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The Spoonie Survival Guide: Manage your energy and your life with chronic illness


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Author:   Jodie K Ranu
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Green Tree
Dimensions:   Width: 15.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.20cm
Weight:   0.298kg
ISBN:  

9781399411509


ISBN 10:   1399411500
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   12 February 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction Glossary Part 1: Physical health 1. Living with symptoms 2. Living with pain 3. Living with fatigue 4. The art of pacing yourself Part 2: Mental health 1. Depression & anxiety 2. Medical gaslighting 3. Imposter syndrome and self-doubt 4. Doubts from loved ones 5. Burnout Part 3: Financial 1. Loss of income 2. Hidden costs of spoonie life 3. Education and employment 4. Health scams Part 4: Lifestyle 1. Social life 2. Leaving the house 3. Daily living 4. Hospital visits and medical admin Conclusion

Reviews

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 *


Author Information

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.

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