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Mental health, Pain & Chronic Illness, Personal

Body Awareness Experiment

I tried a little experiment this week.I opened a Google Form with just one question:What is my body feeling, and what is it asking of me? The first part, what I’m feeling, was pretty easy.But recognizing that those sensations are actually a request for something? That’s totally new for me....

Disability & Accessibility, Mental health, Pain & Chronic Illness

The Intersection of Physical Health Recovery and Pre-existing Mental Health Struggles

Recovering from a physical health condition is a journey that demands resilience, patience, and strength. However, when this journey is compounded by pre-existing mental health struggles, the road to recovery can often feel overwhelming and insurmountable. As someone who has navigated the turbulent waters of both physical and mental health...

Creative Writing & Self-Expression, Disability & Accessibility, Pain & Chronic Illness, Personal

My Not So Great Experience in Pain Management Group and What I’m Going To Do Next

To be effectively managed, pain must be met and acknowledged. While I often bring lessons from my personal journey, I must admit I am always learning myself. Today, I’m reflecting on a recent experience that didn’t quite hit the mark for me. I decided to partake in a group therapy...

Mental health, Mental Health & Society, Pain & Chronic Illness, Personal

Is This Physical or Emotional? Exploring the Mind-Body Connection

For people who suffer from chronic health conditions along with mental conditions, we can find ourselves wondering often which is it – physical or emotional? I know I do it all the time. The harder truth I’m learning to accept is that it’s always both. There are two types of...

Mental Health & Society, Pain & Chronic Illness, Personal

10 Things people living with chronic pain would like you to know

People living with chronic pain want those around them to understand their experience and how it affects their lives. Here’s a list of things we would like you to know: 1. **Chronic Pain is Invisible but Real**: Just because you can’t see our pain, it doesn’t mean it’s not there....

Mental health, Mental Health & Society, Pain & Chronic Illness

How feminism helps people struggling with chronic pain

Feminism isn’t just about addressing the wage gap or fighting for women’s positions in boardrooms; it’s also deeply concerned with how women’s health issues are perceived and handled within society. When it comes to chronic pain, a health issue that disproportionately affects women, feminism has a significant role to play....

Mental Health & Society, Pain & Chronic Illness

Feminism and Chronic Pain: Unveiling the Invisible Struggle

Chronic pain, a complex and often debilitating condition, affects millions worldwide. However, not all experiences of chronic pain are the same; through the lens of feminism, we can uncover layers of inequality and neglect that disproportionately affect women. The intersection of feminism with chronic pain involves understanding how gender biases...

Creative Writing & Self-Expression, Mental Health & Society, Pain & Chronic Illness, Personal

Breaking the Chains of Internalized Ableism: Embracing Mobility Aids

Living with a disability can be a journey marked by continuous adaptation and self-awareness, especially when it comes to the use of mobility aids. The decision to use a wheelchair, scooter, or power chair is often shadowed by the whisperings of internalized ableism — a form of discrimination that can...

Guides & Tips, Mental health, Pain & Chronic Illness

Understanding the Connection Between Chronic Pain and Mental Health Disorders – Clinical Psychology Review

Introduction Chronic pain and mental health disorders are two interrelated, yet often misunderstood, concepts. Chronic pain not only brings physical discomfort, but it is also associated with significant psychological distress. On the other side of the spectrum, mental health disorders can, in turn, exacerbate pain and lead to chronic pain...

Body Image, Mental Health & Society, Pain & Chronic Illness

Addressing Body Image Concerns for People with Disabilities and Exploring Possible Links to Eating Disorders

Introduction:Body image plays an important role in overall mental health and well-being, allowing people to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin. For individuals with disabilities, navigating body image concerns can be a unique challenge. Considering the societal pressures to conform to specific appearances and body shapes, there is...
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