... Those of us that struggle with physical illness and mental health issues really need good friends. I think it is so awesome that you set boundaries. Friendship should be a two-way street."Have you used "I" statements to set boundaries? How did it feel?Share your stories about direct communication in the comments below or on MyChronicPainTeam. ...
Tap Into the Power of Directness: Use "I"
... Those of us that struggle with physical illness and mental health issues really need good friends. I think it is so awesome that you set boundaries. Friendship should be a two-way street."Have you used "I" statements to set boundaries? How did it feel?Share your stories about direct communication in the comments below or on MyChronicPainTeam. ...
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... my counseling courses: “Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.”I do not know what stage in the grief cycle you are currently in, but I want to encourage you to stay the course. ...
... I don't try to 'play' doctor, of course, but after decades of pain, you do what you gotta do to try to get results." Was there a moment when you doubted yourself and later realized that your instinct was right? Or an instance when you were glad you trusted yourself? Share that moment in the comments below or directly on MyChronicPainTeam.com. ...
The Importance of Trusting Yourself
... I don't try to 'play' doctor, of course, but after decades of pain, you do what you gotta do to try to get results." Was there a moment when you doubted yourself and later realized that your instinct was right? Or an instance when you were glad you trusted yourself? Share that moment in the comments below or directly on MyChronicPainTeam.com. ...
by Cody Kennedy Many people with chronic pain want to know how to eat better but are confused by...
... When she is not resting or taking care of her family and the home, Mommy dedicates time to volunteering at the local adult and children’s hospitals and blogs about motherhood and chronic illness. ...
... "I’m doing at least one major task a day and cannot not hope to finish but I’m gonna give it all I’ve got and choose to believe that there’s something even more perfect out there for me so that I can begin to let go and move on." "At some point, you need to let go of what you thought should happen and live in what is happening!" ...
The Power of Letting Go of What You Can't Control
... "I’m doing at least one major task a day and cannot not hope to finish but I’m gonna give it all I’ve got and choose to believe that there’s something even more perfect out there for me so that I can begin to let go and move on." "At some point, you need to let go of what you thought should happen and live in what is happening!" ...
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