Living with chronic pain can put a strain on many aspects of your life- your emotional health, physical well-being, relationships…but sometimes the greatest strain feels as if it is on the wallet. Being sick comes at a great cost. Even with insurance, illness can be costly. With co-pays, deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums, not to mention […]
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In the past 2 years I have had the misfortune of dealing with doctors who have left me feeling like a drug addict trying to get my fix due to the stigma attached to taking opioids for pain. I have felt the judgment, been grilled by pain management doctors about my behavior and use […]
“Thank You.” Why is that so hard to say? Why is a compliment so hard to accept? I have never been great at taking a compliment, but since my surgeries, I am even less able to simply say, “Thank you.” I have difficulty taking credit for my accomplishments and yet find it astonishingly easy to […]
