In this humble offering before the next longer post, I wanted to share this simple but calming tool to soothe your nervous system. It's especially useful if feelings of stress, fear, or anxiety are … [Read more...]
When Chronic Illness Creates Feelings of Failure; & Bedridden, a Poem.
Watching as the day drags its light Like a caterpillar Across the small, dark room. Though even on the brightest days, Even when the day is at its pinnacle, The room is shrouded in shadow. Only … [Read more...]
How to Cope with Flare-Ups & Setbacks of Chronic Pain—with Tools to Help You Recover
A guide to coping with flare-ups, setbacks & extended flares of chronic pain—with tools to help you manage, recover & cope. Finding ways to live with chronic pain — even though so much is … [Read more...]
How to Survive & Enjoy Christmas Despite Chronic Pain & Illness
If you're just not feeling the joys of the festive season it can make it even more difficult to partake, especially as it often flares chronic pain, or exhaust already slender energy levels. It's … [Read more...]
How to Cope When Chronic Pain Creates Anxiety—With Tools to Calm & Soothe
A toolkit of ways to calm and quell anxiety when you live in chronic pain When you have chronic pain it's natural to feel anxious, especially when that pain is severe, unpredictable, and as a … [Read more...]
When Life Stops—Finding Hope & Purpose In Spite of Chronic Pain
Life can shrink so swiftly in the face of chronic pain and illness. While trying to manage and cope with all the challenges, perplexing symptoms, unpredictable limitations, and exhausting … [Read more...]
The Isolating Loneliness of Chronic Pain & Invisible Illness
Chronic pain and invisible illness can be incredibly isolating, sometimes in obvious ways but other times, it's far more insidious or subtle. Just as our pain and symptoms are mostly invisible, we too … [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...]
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...]
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...]