... If you have a pressing question, you can go straight to the Q+A section.You can also read more about how to get started on MyChronicPainTeam.For the newly diagnosed, what information are you seeking?For those who were diagnosed long ago, what do you wish you knew when you were first diagnosed? ...
Your Chronic Pain Has Finally Been Diagnosed. Now What?
... If you have a pressing question, you can go straight to the Q+A section.You can also read more about how to get started on MyChronicPainTeam.For the newly diagnosed, what information are you seeking?For those who were diagnosed long ago, what do you wish you knew when you were first diagnosed? ...
... "After years of feeling like I need to be better, stronger, healthier, and in control, I now know I am enough." - Member of MyChronicPainTeam Members of MyChronicPainTeam experience the burden of chronic pain physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Sometimes we strive to appear healthier than we are to avoid the stigma of invisible pain. ...
Being Yourself Is More Than Enough
... "After years of feeling like I need to be better, stronger, healthier, and in control, I now know I am enough." - Member of MyChronicPainTeam Members of MyChronicPainTeam experience the burden of chronic pain physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Sometimes we strive to appear healthier than we are to avoid the stigma of invisible pain. ...
... It can also be difficult to say no to people who don’t understand your situation, because you might worry about how your relationships will be affected.Raising awareness about chronic pain is important so that your friends, family, and acquaintances can best show their support. ...
Chronic Pain Awareness: How To Get Involved
... It can also be difficult to say no to people who don’t understand your situation, because you might worry about how your relationships will be affected.Raising awareness about chronic pain is important so that your friends, family, and acquaintances can best show their support. ...
... Listen to your loved ones and remember how much they care for you!Do you have any tips for others? Please leave a comment below! This post originally appeared on WordsByMara.com and is reposted here with permission.Mara Rose is a writer living with endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibromyalgia and degenerative disc “disease.” ...
How to Be Your Own Chronic Pain Advocate
... Listen to your loved ones and remember how much they care for you!Do you have any tips for others? Please leave a comment below! This post originally appeared on WordsByMara.com and is reposted here with permission.Mara Rose is a writer living with endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibromyalgia and degenerative disc “disease.” ...
Living with chronic pain may change your holidays, but you can still have enjoyable and meaningfu...
... How are you managing them? Share your ideas in the comments below, or start a new conversation on MyChronicPainTeam. ...
... For example, “I’m not able to take on new obligations right now,” is better than “I can’t drive carpool because having so many kids in the car stresses me out, and stress can cause my pain to worsen." After setting boundaries, do not be surprised if you need to defend them. ...
How Good Boundaries Make Life With Chronic Pain Easier
... For example, “I’m not able to take on new obligations right now,” is better than “I can’t drive carpool because having so many kids in the car stresses me out, and stress can cause my pain to worsen." After setting boundaries, do not be surprised if you need to defend them. ...
... How do you deal with pain and/or insomnia at night? ...
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