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Chronic Pain There is more to chronic pain than just pain

There is More to Chronic Pain Than Just Pain

Posted on May 16, 2019February 5, 2026 By Despite Pain

Most people understand pain. Whether it’s from an occasional headache, a broken leg, or a stubbed toe, most people understand what pain feels like. But chronic pain? Not everyone will understand what that is like. When Does Pain Become Chronic? Chronic pain is defined by NHS Inform as pain that…

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Chronic Pain Chronic pain is unpredictable. Scotland. Scottish Mountains. Bad weather

Chronic Pain is Unpredictable, Just Like Scottish Weather

Posted on April 7, 2019November 19, 2025 By Despite Pain

Throughout Scotland, the weather can be fairly unpredictable and often I describe living with chronic pain in the same way. Unpredictable Scottish Weather Spring is upon us. At least, it should be. I live in the hills of the Scottish Borders and because we sit quite high (1150 feet above…

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Welcome to Despite Pain

Hi, I’m Liz. I live with a few painful health conditions, including trigeminal neuralgia and scoliosis-related back pain.
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