Why the Christmas to the New Year week was so much harder with chronic pain this year
I’m not sure about everyone else, but as much as I love and look forward to Christmas (more so again since having my…
Category: Daily Life with Chronic Pain
Books to help your children understand your chronic pain and limitations
Are you having a hard time trying to explain to your children about your chronic pain or illness? My girls were only 2…
Tips and tricks to cleaning your house with chronic pain
Do you struggle to keep on top of your house cleaning due to chronic pain? After my second back surgery over 7 years…
Dealing with a chronic pain flare at 3am with a sick child
How do you handle a chronic pain flare at 3am with a sick child? Well this is what I did recently. I have…
Taking antidepressants for nerve pain? How easy is it to come off them?
I imagine the answer is different for everyone. Actually, I know the answer is different for everyone because I am in a variety…
Coming off Lyrica for Nerve Pain after 5 years
I first started taking Lyrica after my second back surgery left me with permanent nerve damage early 2013. And during the following 5…
Why saying no to invitations when living with chronic pain is sometimes necessary
How hard is it for you to say No? Or Thanks, but no thanks. For some people, myself included, the struggle is REAL!…
Can significant weight loss really help chronic pain?
Over 18 months ago, I had weight loss surgery - a gastric bypass. My reasons for this are in a previous post, here.…
Practical ways to help create better sleep with Chronic Pain
Chronic pain and sleep ... I know ... you’re thinking I am crazy right?! More often than not it DOES sound like a…
22 tools/gadgets to help survive chronic pain life
Are you living day in and day out with chronic pain as well? Here are 22 things that help me to function as…