Yes. No. I mean – maybe? Well, okay. Have you ever wanted to be able to say "no" without feeling ...
Are You Afraid To Say No?
Yes. No. I mean – maybe? Well, okay. Have you ever wanted to be able to say "no" without feeling ...
... My recovery will be slow, I’m afraid, because of the isolation and self-neglect, but, baby steps, right?" • "My partner left me because of this chronic pain. He left when my job let me go because I couldn't go back to work. I have no chance of any other relationship when I can't even get out of the house." Can you relate? ...
Social Isolation and Chronic Pain
... My recovery will be slow, I’m afraid, because of the isolation and self-neglect, but, baby steps, right?" • "My partner left me because of this chronic pain. He left when my job let me go because I couldn't go back to work. I have no chance of any other relationship when I can't even get out of the house." Can you relate? ...
... Don't be afraid to say no. It can help to use direct "I" statements. For instance, "I am not feeling well enough to host this year" is better than "Having everyone over is just too stressful." Communicating in this way makes your needs clear without making others feel accused or burdensome. ...
How to Enjoy the Holidays Despite Chronic Pain
... Don't be afraid to say no. It can help to use direct "I" statements. For instance, "I am not feeling well enough to host this year" is better than "Having everyone over is just too stressful." Communicating in this way makes your needs clear without making others feel accused or burdensome. ...
... They may be afraid and struggle to react in a helpful way. Try to remember that everyone is doing their best with difficult news. ...
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