When I started my blog, I always knew that I was going to write about my disability because I live with a disability and know a lot about that, but I didn't think that I would be writing about chronic pain. Chronic pain is not something that I have always experienced, and not everyone with … Continue reading Why I Write About Pain
September is Pain Awareness Month. Living with chronic pain is hard because you don't have as much energy to do basic tasks as someone without pain does, and it affects everything you do. People without chronic pain often do not truly understand the impact pain has on your life and sometimes think we can cure … Continue reading What I Wish People Understood About Chronic Pain
Exercise is an important pain management tool because when it is done correctly and safely, you can sometimes lower your pain levels. Doctors often recommend that people in pain exercise, and the only time they may not encourage it is if you have a medical condition that can be worsened with physical activity. Most people … Continue reading Things I Avoid Doing When Exercising With Pain
When you have chronic pain sometimes it affects your sleep and sometimes you struggle with what chronic pain sufferers refer to as painsomnia. What is painsomnia? Painsomnia is not technically a word in the dictionary, and it’s what people with chronic pain describe as being in so much pain that you cannot sleep. Sleep deprivation … Continue reading What I Do When I Have Painsomnia
When you are disabled, sometimes you have periods of your life when you are stuck in bed because you are recovering from surgery or are ill. People in pain often spend more time in bed than people without pain because sometimes the pain is too much to be able to do anything. Most days, my … Continue reading Positives Of Being On Bed Rest
Disclaimer: This post was written to share my experiences with chronic back pain. I am not a doctor, and it is to be used for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Any actions you take from the content of this post, you are doing so at your own risk, … Continue reading How To Manage Chronic Back Pain
When you are living with a lot of health issues, it is stressful, and people want to help but sometimes you aren't being as supportive as you think you are. People sometimes will say things with good intentions because they are trying to help and don't understand the mental toll chronic health issues have on … Continue reading Things I Would Never Say To Someone Struggling With Their Health
Summer is here, which means a lot of people are going on vacation and traveling to visit friends and family. Vacations can be fun, but when you live with chronic pain, it can also be a little stressful because you may not be able to manage your pain as effectively on vacation like you would … Continue reading How To Travel With Chronic Pain
When you live with chronic pain, doctors often recommend you exercise regularly because movement can help prevent more pain. It is not as easy to be consistent with exercise as people make it sound, because sometimes exercise triggers more pain, and it's the last thing you want to do. Most people feel better when they … Continue reading How I Became Consistent With Exercise While Living With Chronic Pain
When you live with chronic pain, sometimes it is frustrating because people don't see your pain since it is often invisible and expect you to function at the same level that people without pain do. People in pain often experience a lot of stigma because it is often believed that everyone in pain cries endlessly, … Continue reading What Not To Say To Someone In Pain
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