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You Are Not Just Your Body — Part 1
And when you have fallen into the trap as viewing yourself as only a body gone wrong, then that is going to damage your self-perception. Continue reading
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Tagged Chronic Illness and the Body, Chronic Pain and Anxiety, Chronic Pain and Depression, Chronic Pain and God, Chronic Pain and Medicine, Chronic Pain and Science, Chronic Pain and seeing a counselor, Chronic Pain and Self Image, Chronic Pain and the Body, Chronic Pain and the Mind, Chronic Pain and the Whole Person, spoonies
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Chronic Pain Hot Links — 3/8/19
I haven’t done a hot links post in a while. So some of these links might not be so hot anymore! Hot links gives the impression that you are clicking on something timely. “Get ’em while they’re hot!” Maybe I … Continue reading
Loving Those in Chronic Pain
We don’t need to be fixed, but we do need your love and support. We need you to believe us and listen to us. Continue reading
Chronic Pain Hot-Links 11/7
For this week’s hot-links, I wanted to share a blog that is specifically for those who are loving/supporting someone with chronic illness. Let’s look a great blog with many compassionate and helpful posts. https://calledtowatch.com/. This next one is a typical list … Continue reading
Finding the Time For Rest When You Hurt
You have probably noticed that just because you struggle with chronic pain, doesn’t mean the world is going to stop for you. Your parental responsibilities did not stop. You probably still have a job. Not only did the bills not … Continue reading
Hot Links — 10/24
I’m trying to keep up by reading what I can on chronic pain and faith each week. I was out of town last weekend, so these are a little late in coming out, but here a few good links to … Continue reading
Posted in Chronic Pain, Links
Tagged Chronic Pain and Faith, Chronic Pain and Spouse, spoonies, Strength in Weakness
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Chronic Pain “Hot Links” 10.13.18
I’m going to be writing one regular blog post a week (though I missed this week) and trying to put together “hot links” for the best articles/posts I read on chronic pain each week. Normally, I may shoot for five … Continue reading
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Tagged Chronic Pain, Chronic Pain and Faith, Chronic Pain and Suicide, Chronic Pain Links, spoonies
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Finding Your Support
Last night (October 2nd), we had our first ever “Broken and Mended” support group meeting. Nine people attended the meeting in person and one joined through Zoom. It was a great first meeting. Someone may not be immediately impressed with … Continue reading
Should Men Talk About Their Pain?
I had a couple of interesting conversations this past week regarding men’s reluctance to open about pain. One of those conversations was with my brother, who is very understanding and supportive of what I am trying to do with the … Continue reading
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Tagged Chronic Pain Support, Men and Chronic Pain, spoonies, Vulnerability, Weakness
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Chronic Pain, Suicide, and Opioids
A came across a study today that linked chronic pain and suicide in a significant way. About one in ten suicides are linked to people with chronic pain. In all likelihood, according to this report, those numbers are underreported. More … Continue reading
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Tagged Addiction, Chronic Pain, Chronic Pain and Suicide, Opioid Crisis, Painkillers, spoonies
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