Chronic pain is extremely debilitating and demanding. But the physical pain isn’t the only problem – chronic pain also unleashes many emotional and mental health problems.
About My Own Life With Chronic Pain
I have lived with chronic pain since I was in my mid teens. Pain isn’t an easy companion to live with so I’ve had to learn coping skills and pain management strategies.
You can learn more about my life with pain in the following posts:
I Learned to Listen, Rather Than Fight Against My Pain
Small Things are Big Things When You Live with Chronic Pain
Ill Health Retirement at 28 due to Chronic Pain
Living in the Slow Lane With Chronic Pain
How I Refound a Sense of Purpose
Despite Living Like This, I Am Not My Pain
When My Pain Worsens For No Reason
My Back Story – A Painful Journey With Scoliosis
Living With Chronic Pain
The following posts relate to living with chronic pain:
Dear Chronic Pain, It’s Time to Break up With You
There is More to Chronic Pain Than Just Pain
What is Life Like With Chronic Pain, An A – Z
Pain is Unpredictable, Like Scottish Weather
How to Treat Someone With an Invisible Illness
What Happens When You Become Used to Living With Pain?
Does the Spoon Theory Describe Your Life?
You Don’t Look Sick – Why Some People Hate Those Words
Pain Steals Energy – with coping tips
Pain Interferes With Your Life and, Unfortunately, There’s No Magic Wand
What “I’m Fine” Really Means When You Live With Pain
Symptom or Side Effect – Or Could It Be Something New?
How to Cope With the Emotional Aspects of Chronic Pain
How Pain Affects Mental and Emotional Health
Guilt
Stress
Feeling Judged
Loneliness and Isolation
Trying to Find Positivity When You Live With Pain
Never Feel Like a Failure – Be Proud of All Achievements
Accepting a New Normal
Support and Awareness
Simple Ways to Raise Awareness
How to Help Other People Understand Your Pain
Are Online Support Groups helpful?
Pain Awareness Month, 2019 – Let’s Talk About Pain
Blogging About Health to Help Awareness
Why People Need to Be Aware of Invisible Disabilities
What it’s Like to Live With a Rare Disease
How to Help People with Chronic Pain or Chronic Illness
People With Chronic Pain Need to Be Heard
Pain Management
There are several posts on my blog giving practical help and pain management suggestions.
You’ll find them listed on my Pain Management page.
Useful Links To Other Websites
Moodjuice – Coping With Chronic Pain by NHS Scotland
NHS UK – Coping With Chronic Pain