Whenever a chronic pain patient reads that they must exercise — and through that pain — it's not only difficult, and of course painful but we can so easily overdo it, which then leads to a painful … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Lift Your Spirits, Cope & Calm Chronic Pain
When you live with a chronic pain condition that makes even British weather look predictable, stress is a natural consequence. It's hard never knowing how we'll feel, and it's exhausting living in … [Read more...]
Tools to Cope With the Stress of Chronic Pain & Manage Difficult Thinking
When you have chronic pain, it's natural to struggle with unhelpful & repetitive thinking. Move from a place of struggle & sadness to one of coping with these tools & tips. When our … [Read more...]
How to Cope When Chronic Pain Affects Friends, Family & Social Life
When our lives have been so devastatingly altered by chronic pain and illness, with not a single facet untouched, the support we receive from friends and family becomes all the more essential. But one … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Weather the Internal Storm of Chronic Pain and Not Let it Define You
Pain is so all-encompassing, so constant, and overwhelming, it can be difficult to detach the pain from everything else in life, especially when it so deeply affects everything in life. From the … [Read more...]
Pain Art | By Lynda Robinson
Here's a statement from the artist: "I am a migraine sufferer! My first attack occured when I was 13 years old and I had no idea what was happening to me. Migraine is so much more than a headache, … [Read more...]
Making it Through Christmas with Chronic Illness and Pain
No matter your beliefs or background, culture or unique celebrations, this time of year is filled with people celebrating. From Yule to Hanukkah to Christmas Day itself, to more usual festivals such … [Read more...]
Ways to Optimise Your Chances of Sleep Despite Chronic Pain
When you have constant pain, it's no secret that trying to get to sleep - and stay asleep - is far from simple. Sometimes we're wired from the pain all night, resigning ourselves to the endless … [Read more...]
Why Laughter is the Best Medicine When You Live in Pain
Constantly coping with pain, hiding its intensity from others and trying to maintain hope despite so many fears, makes living with pain a tricky business [and a highly one stressful too]. Add the … [Read more...]
How to Use Pain Psychology Techniques to Reduce Anxiety, Depression, Anger and Guilt
People suffering with chronic pain and illness can naturally spend a lot of time thinking about how their pain is affecting their lives, every single part of their lives. Pain can make you feel like … [Read more...]