The invisible kingdom: reimagining chronic illness

Part one: Obstacles. Introduction ; "Gradually and then suddenly" ; What is an autoimmune disease? ; Disease concepts ; Impersonation ; The doctor-patient relationship ; Alternatives ; Downward spiral ; The woman problem ; The immune system gone awry

Part two: Mysteries. Autoimmunity as metaphor ; Mind/body ; Positive thinking ; Possibility ; Nadir ; Lyme disease ; Futurity ; Uncertainty

Part three: Healing. Silence and healing ; Solutions ; The wisdom narrative.

Part one: Obstacles. Introduction ; "Gradually and then suddenly" ; What is an autoimmune disease? ; Disease concepts ; Impersonation ; The doctor-patient relationship ; Alternatives ; Downward spiral ; The woman problem ; The immune system gone awry

Part two: Mysteries. Autoimmunity as metaphor ; Mind/body ; Positive thinking ; Possibility ; Nadir ; Lyme disease ; Futurity ; Uncertainty

Part three: Healing. Silence and healing ; Solutions ; The wisdom narrative.