Beyond Chronic Pain
Articles
Visit these well respected pain sites for articles hot off the press. Rebecca is a frequent contributing author:
Presenteeism [PDF File] (Originally posted on Pain.com)
Being a Good Parent Despite Living With Chronic Pain [PDF File] (Originally posted on Pain.com)
Not Defined by Pain [PDF File] (Originally posted on Pain.com)
Day-by-Day: Averie's Story [PDF File] (Originally posted on Pain.com)
Childhood Leukemia and Pain: A Family's Perspective [PDF File] (Originally posted on Pain.com)
Alzheimer's Patients Feel Pain Too [PDF File] (Originally posted on Pain.com)
Aging Doesn't Have to Hurt [PDF File] (Originally posted on Pain.com)
How to Talk With Your Doctor About Chronic Pain
Know that it is your right as a patient to have your report of pain taken seriously and to be treated with respect. Be as organized and specific as possible. Write out your concerns and hand it to your provider when he/she walks in the door, keep a copy for yourself and go over it together. Read more
As We Begin the New Year.
Those of us who suffer with chronic pain want hope that this year will be better. We want less pain, improved quality of life and the ability to live as "normal" a life as possible. Read more
The Holidays Are Coming.
We are fast approaching the holiday season. It's not too soon to begin preparing mentally, especially if you have chronic pain. We often fantasize about childhood holidays and want to recreate the same memories today for our families and ourselves. Read more
Thanksgiving Reminds Us to Practice Gratitude.
The weather is getting cooler and fall is here. Many of us look forward to Thanksgiving as a time to be with family and friends. If you have chronic pain, this can be a time of mixed feelings. Yes, you want to have everyone over for a big dinner, but what will that do to you? Read more
How to Help Your Elderly Loved One in Pain.
You hate to see your loved one hurting. Perhaps you are wondering what you can do to help. Here are some ideas. Read more
Beyond Chronic Pain: Tips for a Happy Life.
To live in happiness rather than chasing after it, I recommend the following 10 tips. I know this is easy to say and harder to do. I was a single mother with two children and a private practice when I incorporated these tips into my own life. I now speak to women's groups encouraging other women to do the same. Read more
Should I Use Traditional Medicine or Complimentary?
Complimentary medicine is a fairly new term to describe "alternative" techniques. Many people are now using options from herbs, massage to acupuncture in conjunction with their physician's treatment that it is no longer considered alternative, because it doesn't replace your doctor's care, but is used to compliment it. This combination is called "integrative care." Read more
Schedule Daily Time for Good Health.
Nationwide, 50 million people are suffering with chronic pain every day. September is National Pain Awareness month and is a great reminder to start scheduling time for good health every day. Whether you have chronic pain, care for someone with chronic pain or just want to stay as healthy as you can, the following are simple themes for each day. Read more
How to Live Well with Chronic Pain: Steps You Can Take Today
It's easy to feel overwhelmed when you live with chronic pain. Every day life can be a struggle that seems impossible to overcome. You push yourself with every ounce of energy right down to your soul, and it feels like nothing's there. Simple activities that others take for granted can be a laborious undertaking, like sitting to watch a child or grandchild's little league game, going grocery shopping or trying to concentrate during a meeting. Read more
5 Tips on How to Travel With Chronic Pain
Traveling can be fun if you are going on vacation or to visit family. There may also be times when travel is a necessity due to a job/business or to attend a wedding or funeral. Some people love to travel and others are "homebodies". Whatever your personal preference, your chronic pain doesn't have to be the deciding factor. Here are 5 tips to help make your travels more enjoyable. Read more
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