Q8) Can you recommend a book that describes the general stages that people go through during the healing process?

Yes, I often recommend the book "The Twelve Stages of Healing", by Dr. Donald M. Epstein, D.C. This book provides a nice description of each of the stages that people go through when they're healing a particular issue - as well as what you can do in each stage to maximize your progress and minimize your discomfort.

Knowing the stage that you're in at any particular time can bring you tremendous peace of mind. It's sort of like being on a hiking trail, winding your way through the switch backs, not knowing how far you are from the top of the mountain and then having someone hand you a map that says "you are here". You still have to continue your journey up the mountain, but at least you know where you're at and can predict what the trail looks like ahead.

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