by TPC Admin | Aug 22, 2023 | Coping Techniques, Daily Living, Pain Education, Treatment Options |
It’s common knowledge that smoking is detrimental to our health. From cardiovascular diseases to respiratory disorders, the list of smoking-related illnesses is extensive. However, there is another compelling reason to kick the habit: smoking has been found to...
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 | 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 TPC Admin | May 31, 2022 | Caregivers, Communication, Coping Techniques, Daily Living, Relationships, Self-Advocacy, Uncategorized |
By Sherry Thorne Our spouses/significant others do not live with the actual, physical pain we do, but they do live with the pain. Our pain affects them in ways we don’t fully understand, just as they do not fully understand the actual pain we feel. They get...
by TPC Admin | Aug 30, 2021 | Coping Techniques, Daily Living |
Pain can sometimes force you to rely on other people. While there’s nothing wrong with needing assistance, doing things on your own can feel incredibly empowering, especially when your lowered physical strength makes you feel less capable. Fortunately, with the right...
