Coping with invisible illness and chronic pain
Can you imagine being in pain every single day? I hope you can not. For those of you living with chronic pain, these memes will be relatable. The pain scale is very subjective. Somebody who has never had pain before may say they are at an 8, while a person living with chronic pain will …
The term “no pain, no gain” was mostly used by personal trainers to encourage their customers to endure the pain of exercise in order to get fitter, which I understand, but it’s also used as an inspirational phrase that tells people they must go through hardship to reach happier times. The phrase being used in …
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Since I first started complaining of experiencing Fibromyalgia symptoms such as chronic pain at the age of 7, attending school has progressively become more and more difficult. Now, 12 years later, I experience constant widespread pain and fatigue. Despite the constant pain that is undoubtedly made worse by me attending university, I still love studying. …
I have lived with chronic pain for well over a decade, and it never ceases to amaze me how many ways this pain continually affects my life. Not only does it take a physical toll on my body day in and day out, it affects me emotionally and mentally. As I learn to cope with …
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I’ve had chronic pain for six years now, and I can honestly say that it has changed me. In some ways for the better – I’ve learnt new skills, I’ve learnt to be grateful for the little things in life, and more than ever I’m learning to put myself first by focussing on my pain …
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Coccyx Pain: How It All Began I’ve had chronic coccyx pain and a sitting disability since 2012. This simply means that I am in pain when I sit down. The thing with coccyx pain is that in the early days it is left to heal on its own, as there is no plaster cast or …
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Medical cannabis is now available in Australia, but it’s still not easily available for those with chronic pain. In 2016 Australia changed its laws regarding marijuana, allowing for the first time the prescription of cannabis for medical reasons. Australian doctors now have online access to he documents and procedures they need to be able to …
My boyfriend and I have been in a long-distance relationship for a little over three years now. While that has its own challenges, what other couples typically don’t have to factor into the equation are “pain days.”My boyfriend and I share many things in common, we have lived semi-parallel lives, and one thing we completely relate to is …
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Where do I begin? I’ve been on this chronic pain journey for the longest time. At least it seems like it to me. My journey with chronic pain has been an ongoing roller coaster and I can’t seem to get off of it. I guess I should begin my story by telling you guys that …
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Not too long ago, I was a very active mom of a kindergartener. I was also a hiking guide for a high-end fitness resort in beautiful, beachy Malibu, California, and I loved every second of it. I loved being outside, running trails, hugging trees, and chasing mountains. It’s hard to believe how much of a …