by Teresa Shaffer | Jan 21, 2014 | Caregivers, Communication |
It is hard enough living a life with pain. Add in trying to keep a healthy, happy relationship going and you could find yourself drifting in unknown waters without a paddle. I know that is how I feel sometimes. It doesn’t matter how long you have been in the...
by Teresa Shaffer | Dec 31, 2013 | Communication, Coping Techniques, Daily Living |
As we begin the New Year it is a time to reflect back on the old. This is a perfect time to take a close look at what worked and what did not work regarding our personal pain experience and its treatment. For me, one important part is to perform a self-check and ask...
by Teresa Shaffer | Nov 26, 2013 | Coping Techniques |
Does this statement instantly take your mind to how this will affect your pain? If you need to travel by car, do you think about how long the trip will be? How about how many stops are needed to be made? Then, how will you feel once you arrive—are you imagining your...
by Teresa Shaffer | Nov 5, 2013 | Coping Techniques, Daily Living |
I have discovered over time while on this journey with pain that I have become my own storyteller. As I have a unique story regarding my issues with pain and so do you. Telling your story allows you the ability to start healing. Below are just some tidbits of my...
by Teresa Shaffer | Oct 29, 2013 | Communication, Daily Living |
I was diagnosed in my very early 20’s with a progressive form of Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD). I deal with my pain in a way that allows me to live my life as normally as possible. I have raised three wonderful daughters and served as the primary caregiver to both...
