... 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? ...
... -Member of MyChronicPainTeamHere are recent conversations from MyChronicPainTeam:"Hello everyone! Please remember you're not alone and we have your back. Pain is a mentally and physically draining condition and having a support group is always a great way of connecting with those just like you."" ...
Being Yourself Is More Than Enough
... -Member of MyChronicPainTeamHere are recent conversations from MyChronicPainTeam:"Hello everyone! Please remember you're not alone and we have your back. Pain is a mentally and physically draining condition and having a support group is always a great way of connecting with those just like you."" ...
... 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.” ...
... Make decorating (or de-decorating) part of the event and get everyone to help. Plan a low-impact meal such as a stew that simmers all day in the crock pot with little prep work or tending. ...
How to Enjoy the Holidays Despite Chronic Pain
... Make decorating (or de-decorating) part of the event and get everyone to help. Plan a low-impact meal such as a stew that simmers all day in the crock pot with little prep work or tending. ...
... 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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