Boundaries are defined rules or limits that someone establishes to protect their security and well-being around others; we identify and express how other people can behave around us so that we feel safe. Boundaries can include setting expectations about how much alone time you need in a romantic relationship, preventing family members from speaking negatively about loved ones, or establishing physical safety measures when spending time together. They can be…
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My Journey with Chronic Pain
I’ve been living with chronic pain for more than two decades. It began in 2002. I fell and hit my knee while playing basketball at school. I wore a leg brace for a month. That fall led to constant pain, back and hip pain, tingling…
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When My Pain Worsens for No Reason, it’s Frustrating
Living with pain is difficult. The pain can be so unpredictable – a good day (which wasn’t really a good day in the first place) can quickly turn into a bad day. Sometimes there’s a reason for it getting worse. Perhaps I’ve somehow not avoided a trigger,…
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Winter is coming and so is the pain…
Cold temperatures are tough on everybody. But for individuals with fibromyalgia, whose symptoms include chronic, widespread pain, the big freeze is especially difficult to endure. One possible explanation is that cold weather keeps many people less active, leading to physical de-conditioning that can contribute to…
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Open Letter from a Person with Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is not like other medical issues—it cannot be seen or measured, and there is no set protocol to “make it better.” The unique and complicated factors that characterize chronic pain make it difficult to communicate what you are going through. So, what can…
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5 Things You Should Know About Chronic Pain
If you suffer from chronic pain, it’s important that your friends and family know what you’re going through. With this in mind, here are 5 things to know about chronic pain that you can share with your loved ones: 1. Chronic pain is real People…