Jeff Sessions: Chronic pain sufferers should ‘take an aspirin and tough it out’
During an address at the U.S. Attorney’s office in Tampa, Florida this week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said that people who suffer from chronic pain should simply “take an aspirin and tough it out.” Sessions, whose opposition to medical marijuana is well known, attempted to tackle the subject of opioid addiction in the U.S., saying pharmaceutical companies are prescribing […]
Morgan Freeman uses a Natural remedy for HEADACHES, SEIZURES, CHRONIC PAIN
The 77-year-old actor came out wholeheartedly in favor of all natural CBD, adding, “The only thing that offers any relief is CBD,” Freeman told. Freeman, who stars with Diane Keaton in the new romantic comedy, “5 Flights Up,” said he still has chronic pain from a near-fatal car crash in 2008 that caused extensive nerve […]
Chronic illness: 8 ways to improve your relationship
Sickness is not sexy and so is chronic pain. We try to hide it a little. We would rather not talk about it. We hope that if we ignore it might naturally goes away. But that will not happen. We are living in a world of youth, beauty, vitality and wrinkle creams. We refuse to look death in the eye. We […]
You’re Not Imagining Your Chronic Illness
I am not Imagining my illness, I have lupus. Having lupus is terrible. It affects your entire body and turns your life into one giant, sadistic guessing game. Something triggers your immune system. Turning it into Jigsaw from the Saw horror movie franchise. It then forces you to solve a series of complex mental and physical […]
Chronic Pain as a Disease: Why Does it Still Hurt?
People who suffer from severe, chronic back pain know how it can disrupt and damage one’s life. Chronic back pain can be cruel, making it hard to enjoy even the simplest daily activities. The pain makes it a challenge to carry out an exercise routine and other healthy activities. Moreover, chronic pain was not always all that […]
Chronic pain sufferers struggle with side effects of B.C. opioid crisis
In 2016, a Global News article highlighted the struggles of chronic pain sufferers as they coped with the side effects of British Columbia’s opioid crisis. Fast forward to today, and the situation has only become more complex, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to address the needs of individuals living with chronic pain. This […]
8 Types of Chronic Pain Linked Directly to Your Emotional State & How You Can Find Relief
If you suffer from chronic pain, you should know that your emotions can dramatically affect it. Dr. Susan Babel, a psychologist that specializes in trauma-induced depression, wrote in Psychology Today: “Studies have shown that chronic pain might not only be caused by physical injury but also by stress and emotional issues…Physical pain functions to warn […]
7 Kinds Of Chronic Body Pains Which Could Be Caused By Your Psychological/Emotional States
Pain is our bodies way of letting us know that we are either hurting or healing. It’s a part of life that everyone has to experience at some point in time. We’ve all had cuts, bumps, and bruises from banging into stuff or falling down, not to mention the occasional aches and stiffness that come […]
Morgan Freeman uses a Natural remedy for HEADACHES, SEIZURES, CHRONIC PAIN
The 77-year-old actor came out wholeheartedly in favor of all natural CBD, adding, “The only thing that offers any relief is CBD,” Freeman told. Freeman, who stars with Diane Keaton in the new romantic comedy, “5 Flights Up,” said he still has chronic pain from a near-fatal car crash in 2008 that caused extensive nerve […]
TOP 7 SHOCKING PSYCHOLOGICAL STAGES OF CHRONIC PAIN (YOU MAY NOT KNOW)
By Jennifer Martin, PsyD, Columnist Have you ever wondered if other people with chronic health conditions feel the same way you do? Throughout my years with chronic pain and illness, along with the hundreds of patients I have counseled, I have found that, while everyone copes in their own way and experiences their condition […]
TOP 7 SHOCKING PSYCHOLOGICAL STAGES OF CHRONIC PAIN (YOU MAY NOT KNOW)
By Jennifer Martin, PsyD, Columnist Have you ever wondered if other people with chronic health conditions feel the same way you do? Throughout my years with chronic pain and illness, along with the hundreds of patients I have counseled, I have found that, while everyone copes in their own way and experiences their condition uniquely, […]
16 Things People In Chronic Pain Want You To Know
1. We try really hard to look good. We often hear “you don’t look sick” but the truth is that most of us try very hard to pass as normal. We rest before going out and take our pain meds at the optimal time. At times we hurt so much and are tired from trying to […]
16 Things People in Chronic Pain Want You to Know
One year ago I wrote the article 16 Things People in Chronic Pain Want You to Know on The Pain Relief Foundation‘s website. The article has received 3 million views and have been re-posted on various websites and translated into many different languages. This is a repost of my article. 1. We try really […]