Category: Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain In sickness and in health - celebrating 30 years together. The image shows a photo of myself and my husband on our wedding day.

In Sickness and in Health – Celebrating 30 Years Together

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On the 26th of September, 1992, my hubby and I got married. My goodness, that’s thirty years since we stood in church and said our vows – for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health… I had two fears that day. One was that I…

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Pain Awareness Month is Here Again

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September is Pain Awareness Month and, as a chronic pain blogger, obviously, I wanted to post about this annual event. I only wish my pain was an annual event rather than being here every day of the year. I was asked a question on a podcast recently and I really…

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Chronic Pain Swiss fx CBD oil product review and 10% discount code. Image of Focus oil and muscle and joint balm on a wooden surface.

Swiss FX CBD Review – And a Lovely 10% Discount Code

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Many people find that CBD oil can help their pain, so I was very happy when a company called Swiss FX got in touch with me a few weeks ago. Swiss FX sells a variety of CBD oil products, and they very kindly gifted me with some so that I…

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Chronic Pain Finding a new normal, a guest post by Suzan Jackson. There is a photo of Suzan Jackson.

Finding a New Normal – Guest Post by Suzan Jackson

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Today, I’m really happy to bring you a guest post from a fellow chronic illness blogger, Suzan Jackson. Suzan explains how she coped with life after developing ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). Her life changed dramatically and this post explains her journey. She has also written a book entitled Finding a…

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Chronic Pain Life lessons worth sharing - my interview in the Sick Lessons podcast. A black background with white text. An image of a gold microphone is enclosed in a white circle.

Important Life Lessons Worth Sharing – Sick Lessons Podcast

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I was recently asked if I would like to take part in a podcast. Sheryl, who blogs at A Chronic Voice, has started a podcast and invited me onto it as a guest to discuss life lessons. My first reaction was, oooooh, I’d be too nervous to be on a…

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Chronic Pain How to practise mindfulness in everyday life. a photograph of a white flower lying on water.

How to Practise Mindfulness in Everyday Life

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Mindfulness is something that is often mentioned by doctors and therapists. If you visit a pain clinic, they might suggest that you should practise mindfulness. Even the NICE guidelines on treating chronic pain suggest practising mindfulness rather than using pain medication. So is mindfulness a cure for chronic pain? No,…

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Chronic Pain How pain affects emotional and mental health. A black and white image showing the lower half of a person sitting on the floor with their hands clasped around their legs..

It’s Important to Discuss Pain and Emotional & Mental Health

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Chronic pain doesn’t just have a physical impact on people’s lives – it can also have a huge impact on mental and emotional health and it is important that we talk about it. People often try to hide how they’re feeling. They sometimes can hide it so well that, on…

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Chronic Pain Pain steals energy - tips to help people cope. An image of a lightbulb with an orange glow inside and smoke coming from the bulb. The image has a dark background.

Pain Steals Energy – Tips to Help People Cope

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Everyone needs energy but have you noticed that living with chronic pain normally means you don’t have a lot to spare? That’s because chronic pain steals energy. Small things might tire you out. Things that other people take for granted like showering or making a simple meal can use up…

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Helpful Bathroom Equipment to Make Your Life Easier

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Showering or bathing is a simple and normally refreshing task for most people. But it’s not quite like that if you live with pain or a chronic illness. It can be a chore. A difficult, tiring chore that takes every ounce of energy you have. But, for the sake of…

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Chronic Pain Treatment Guidelines by NICE – A Patient’s Perspective

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I’ve written about the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines on the treatment of chronic pain before and I will probably write about them again at some point. These guidelines concern everyone who is affected by chronic pain because, in my opinion, they will have a detrimental…

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