Each time we are told that we 'look good' or 'look well' by people who have little concept of even the lengths we have gone to just to connect with them at all, it carries with it an additional pain … [Read more...]
When Pain Interrupts Your Sleep
Whether it’s from a sore lower back or throbbing tooth, pain is hard enough to deal with in the light of day but at night that robs you of your much-needed sleep can take exhaustion to a whole new … [Read more...]
Pain-Relief and Coping Techniques for Severe Pain
Relaxing your body and calming your mind always helps decrease and help you cope with your pain, whether you're flared-up or in need of ongoing pain management techniques. These range from those that … [Read more...]
A Letter to Those Who Do Not Have CRPS/RSD
For those of you who have CRPS/RSD share this article to help your loved ones understand. For help for carers visit the How to Help a Patient page. For "A Letter to Normals" written by a … [Read more...]
The Spoon Theory
The Spoon Theory was written by Christine Miserandino and is a wonderful analogy to explain what it is like pacing and managing chronic pain to friends and family. Being s 'spoonie' has become part of … [Read more...]