by Maggie Buckley | Mar 9, 2023 | Coping Techniques, Devices, Treatment Options |
Good grief. I just want a good night’s sleep. So yesterday, I got these foot pads from Amazon that are supposed to help you sleep. Now, imagine this picture: I have these pads stuck on my feet. I have my appliance stuck in my mouth to protect my teeth when I...
by Maggie Buckley | Feb 24, 2023 | Communication, Coping Techniques |
By Karla Donovan As I sat in the waiting room of my doctor’s office, I tensed and worried if I would I be heard, understood and believed that I needed help managing my pain. Would I be labeled as a drug seeker? Would the doctor understand that I tried many different...
by Maggie Buckley | Jan 13, 2023 | Advocacy, Caregivers, Pain Education, Resources |
by Shalinie Dowlatram Losing a loved one to gun violence is devasting and families and friends are given few resources if any to help them endure what lies ahead: Funeral costs, medical bills, fear, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), among many other...
by Maggie Buckley | Dec 11, 2022 | Advocacy, Depression, Resources |
by Shalinie Dowlatram Gun violence leaves a variety of scars. Individuals who experience gun violence are often left with long-term adverse health outcomes such as chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD1 is a mental health...
by Maggie Buckley | Nov 20, 2022 | Advocacy, Daily Living, Pain Education |
By Shalinie Dowlatram An estimated 85,000 people suffer from non-fatal gunshot wounds annually (Kaufman et al, 2020). It is difficult to grasp the burden of non-fatal firearm injuries due to the lack of availability of follow-up information on patient recovery....
