I thought that given my current state and the past post that brought about a lot of discussion regarding eating and Pain, this would be a good follow-up post. If you are anything like me, you know that sometimes an episode of depression, whether induced by physical or emotional pain, can lead to eating! After […]
Read More »I used to have a very clear picture of my future. I saw myself in a nice house, accomplished in my job as a therapist and an author. I saw a couple children, saw myself running around after them and laughing. I saw a healthy, fun life, full of laughter and smiles. Two years ago […]
Read More »Before and After, though the After is about 10 pounds heavier than I currently am. Weight loss is a heavy topic in the United States, with ads on every webpage advertising “quick and easy solutions” to weight loss. There are pills, juices, powders, shakes and more, all designed to get you in shape. With an […]
Read More »Kids are a joy…and a lot of work. For about 4 years now, much of my social life has revolved around my friends and family and their children. Children make me so very happy, so it should come as no surprise that my husband and I have spoken about having kids. Being an aunt is […]
Read More »Anxiety and How to Treat It There are many things to worry about in this life. From the big things, like financial and health concerns, to the little things, like worrying you didn’t make enough food for a party, there are many things to worry about, every day. It’s called anxiety. What is anxiety? What […]
Read More »I wanted to do a post in response to so many of the wonderful comments that were posted in the last post “What NOT to Say to Someone in Chronic Pain.” I was unable to respond to each comment individually but I was both sad and happy at the overwhelming response to this article. It […]
Read More »Supporting someone in chronic pain can be difficult. There is nothing that can be done to ease someone’s pain and sometimes, it leaves friends and family at a loss for words. There are no magic words or actions, but there are suggestions for things to say that could possibly help your loved one feel better. […]
Read More »As we all know, when you live with chronic pain, it can be difficult to get out and DO things in life. As a social worker, former daycare teacher and former Emergency Medical Technician, I have always maintained my CPR certification. Unfortunately, after getting injured a couple years ago, I let it lapse for the […]
Read More »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 […]
Read More »This week I had planned to do a few articles about living on narcotics. Before reading this weeks series, check out the last post I wrote about narcotics, “Chronic Pain and Narcotic Use” at https://blogs.psychcentral.com/chronic-pain/2013/05/chronic-pain-and-narcotic-use/. What sparked this article is my most recent unfortunate luck. Yesterday I was driving to my acting class, the only […]
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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 […]
