NAVIGATING THE BODY

[Guest guest]

2000

Navigating the Body ***

http://www.navigatingthebody.com/

Navigating the Body is an arresting presentation of illness as art. Web

designer Harman interprets the experiences of three women, all diagnosed

with various conditions including fibromyalgia, a chronic disease whose main

symptoms are extreme muscle pain and fatigue. The stories bring new meaning to

the phrase " sick and tired " ; rather than present medical information, they

portray the

weariness of waiting rooms and doctor visits, the frustration of misdiagnosis,

and the depression of living a life in pain. The images are almost like comic

book panels, with picture strips of x-rays and neon collages of everyday

activities abandoned because of pain.

Each woman is credibly drawn because her story is presented from a perspective

of understanding without self-pity or grumbling. And there's a light touch in

the depiction of , whose theme is, " Well,you don't look sick. " An absorbing

exhibit, Navigating the Body is essential to

understanding the effects of chronic disease on daily life.

[Guest guest]

Joan,

This was a very visual site. It really portrayed the feelings of

these woman. Great article, thanks for sharing.

a

[Guest guest]

Hi, a,

You are very welcome. Glad you liked it. It was sent to me by someone else,

and when I saw it, I thought I would share it with the group. It rings with

truth, unfortunaley.

Joan

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Joan,

This was a very visual site. It really portrayed the feelings of

these woman. Great article, thanks for sharing.

a

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