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Moving Forward
People living with chronic pain often receive unsolicited advice about what to do to get rid of pain: eat chocolate, take this supplement, keep this crystal under the pillow, wear this bracelet, listen to that song, etc. Well intentioned suggestions that have limited,...
Please Read This: If you or a loved one live with chronic illness, like persistent pain, and receive SSDI or SSI for support, please read this.
Americans who are unable to work due to physical or mental impairments may be eligible for one of two kinds of benefits: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSDI: for people who have worked at least 10 years SSI: for...
Only the Scar Remains: A Surgical Pain Experience
Facing surgery is daunting for anyone. What may be considered simple by some is nerve racking none the less. As a new experience, an operation comes with fears of both the known and the unknown. As a nurse dedicated to pain management, I found that my expectations of...
Stay Connected
Feeling alone, sad, and lost without a sense of direction is not an unfamiliar experience for anyone. These feelings (even when surrounded by family, friends, co-workers and others) are not uncommon when living with chronic disease and persistent pain. They can occur...