The arrival of severe pain in my life affected many aspects of my relationships – that was abundantly clear. What wasn’t so obvious was that my relationships with others could also influence the pain. I didn’t realise it was a two-way street. Here’s why. Chronic pain isn’t just an issue in isolation, it’s an issue …
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‘A silver lining’ – they say every cloud has one. Having a parent with chronic pain can have its challenges. A parent with severe chronic pain may have limited mobility and could be unable to partake in family life in the ways that they would like. Though children could potentially gain many valuable attributes and …
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Imagine throwing a stone into some water. The stone doesn’t just affect the water at the point of impact – the ripples are far reaching. Living with someone with chronic pain means that you’re right in the splash zone. You’re witnessing the impact of the chronic pain on the person in pain, and being personally …
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It can be tough to witness someone you care about struggling with chronic pain when you want to help them. Oftentimes people aren’t sure what to do, what to say, or how to help. If you would like to help someone with chronic pain, here’s what to keep in mind. People with chronic pain have …
As I write this article, I have a purring kitty on my lap. She always seems to know when I need extra comfort. I began to wonder – can cats help with physical pain? As it turns out, researchers have looked into the ways that pets can help with health and well-being, and more specifically, …
Having an injury or developing a health condition that results in chronic pain can potentially cause a lot of stress within a marriage. Researchers have examined correlations between chronic pain and divorce. Here is a summary of what the studies found: Many large-scale health surveys measuring the prevalence of chronic pain in the population have …
When your family don’t understand chronic pain, it can be frustrating, and demoralising. It can also be isolating, as we don’t tend to want to be around people who just don’t get it. Here are some ways that you can try to relate your experience of chronic pain to family members. To help family members …
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So, you’ve met someone you like, and they tell you that they have chronic pain. You may have lots of questions, and it’s likely that you’re wondering how their chronic pain will affect you and your relationship with them. The fact that you’re searching for information about dating someone with chronic pain tells me a …
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