Chronic pain does not just exist in a void of only physical symptoms. People with chronic pain have true physical pain to be sure but there are many different factors that play into the perception of that pain. Your emotional state plays a big role in how you see your pain and how it affects… Read More How And Why Anger, Stress And Anxiety Aggravate Chronic Pain

This is not intended to treat or diagnose any condition, it is provided for informational purposes only. Please see your physician for treatment. Arthritis affects people of all ages. Diagnosis of most forms of arthritis occurs between the ages of 40 and 60 years old. The rates of arthritis are three times higher in women… Read More Women and Arthritis

Living with chronic pain is more than just taking pain pills and living with the pain. Chronic pain has multiple emotional symptoms associated with the pain that also needs attending to. There is a lot of interplay between chronic pain and emotion and living with chronic pain often results in depression, worry, stress, and anxiety… Read More Dealing With Emotional Impact Of Living With Chronic Pain

My Valentine Day Breakup The definition of love is “an intense feeling of deep affection”.  Valentine’s Day was yesterday.  Millions of people flocked to the stores to buy gifts for their loved ones to show how much they care and how much they love their significant other.  I had a breakup, yes I said that,… Read More My Valentine Day Breakup

May 12, 2019 Today is first and most important, is Mother’s Day.  Second, it’s National Fibromyalgia Day.  I couldn’t think of a better day to honor both.  Many of you already know my story, I can’t believe it’s been 19 years since my diagnosis.  Never has anything taken so much for me in many ways… Read More Happy Mother’s Day and National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

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