... When I was in my late teens and early 20’s, I saw a lot of doctors before being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, endometriosis, and a slew of spine issues. We were working towards finding a diagnosis, and the process was unbearably frustrating. ...
How to Be Your Own Chronic Pain Advocate
... When I was in my late teens and early 20’s, I saw a lot of doctors before being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, endometriosis, and a slew of spine issues. We were working towards finding a diagnosis, and the process was unbearably frustrating. ...
... Finding a tiny bit of control can bring us patience later.Control might look like self-care: a walk around the block, getting up early for 15 minutes of alone time, spending time each week encouraging others who have chronic pain or starting a gratitude journal. Don't let anyone (including yourself!) ...
Patience: Accepting That Control Requires Self-Care
... Finding a tiny bit of control can bring us patience later.Control might look like self-care: a walk around the block, getting up early for 15 minutes of alone time, spending time each week encouraging others who have chronic pain or starting a gratitude journal. Don't let anyone (including yourself!) ...
... In the early 1900s, heroin was created by Bayer as a less-addictive alternative to morphine. In fact, heroin was found to be more addictive than morphine. Doctors understood its addictive nature, but they became increasingly pressured to relieve pain as a mainstay of their job. ...
Chronic Pain – An Overview
... In the early 1900s, heroin was created by Bayer as a less-addictive alternative to morphine. In fact, heroin was found to be more addictive than morphine. Doctors understood its addictive nature, but they became increasingly pressured to relieve pain as a mainstay of their job. ...
... For example, “I go to sleep early. I am not able to take calls after 9 p.m.” is less accusing than “You always call late and wake me up!” Don’t try to justify or over-explain your boundary. “No” is a complete sentence. ...
How Good Boundaries Make Life With Chronic Pain Easier
... For example, “I go to sleep early. I am not able to take calls after 9 p.m.” is less accusing than “You always call late and wake me up!” Don’t try to justify or over-explain your boundary. “No” is a complete sentence. ...
... I start very early so I'm not stressed at the last minute." Have you found ways to celebrate the holidays despite chronic pain?Share in the comments below or post on MyChronicPainTeam. ...
How to Enjoy the Holidays Despite Chronic Pain
... I start very early so I'm not stressed at the last minute." Have you found ways to celebrate the holidays despite chronic pain?Share in the comments below or post on MyChronicPainTeam. ...
... Maybe they will recall how they felt in the early days of diagnosis, chronic pain, and loss, and reach out to others to offer comfort.I believe the mantra, “He who feels it knows it.” We are wounded warriors, but we are warriors nonetheless. We endured the fire and the flood. ...
Member Spotlight: The Ongoing Grief Cycle of Life With Chronic Illness
... Maybe they will recall how they felt in the early days of diagnosis, chronic pain, and loss, and reach out to others to offer comfort.I believe the mantra, “He who feels it knows it.” We are wounded warriors, but we are warriors nonetheless. We endured the fire and the flood. ...
... I received my diagnosis far earlier than most people do, and I believe it is because I was determined and very involved in getting diagnosed and treated early. Point #4: Be prepared when you go to a new doctor (or even your current doctor) with a full list of symptoms and concerns and any new medications so you can have a thorough examination. ...
Member Spotlight: Fighting For Your Quality of Life
... I received my diagnosis far earlier than most people do, and I believe it is because I was determined and very involved in getting diagnosed and treated early. Point #4: Be prepared when you go to a new doctor (or even your current doctor) with a full list of symptoms and concerns and any new medications so you can have a thorough examination. ...
... “In my experience, and working with so many patients at different phases and stages, the type of stress that comes up early evolves over time,” Dr. Gray said. “Often, people along the way will find ways to cope, to draw on that inner strength that's there, and hopefully get linked in with a number of supports, but the stressors change over time. ...
How Chronic Pain Can Affect Your Mental Health
... “In my experience, and working with so many patients at different phases and stages, the type of stress that comes up early evolves over time,” Dr. Gray said. “Often, people along the way will find ways to cope, to draw on that inner strength that's there, and hopefully get linked in with a number of supports, but the stressors change over time. ...
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