That Old Adage About Laughter
You know what they say…..”Laughter is the best medicine”? According to an article with that title on http://www.helpguide.org/life/humor_laughter_health.htm, laughter is that and so much more. The…
Improve Your Sleep
Sleep plays a crucial role in the daily experience of people with chronic pain. Of course, research (and probably your own experience) has demonstrated that pain can…
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Caregiver Toolbox: Travel
It is hard to imagine what it’s like to live with chronic, severe pain. If you’re a caregiver, or simply know someone in pain, there’s…
Managing Gout
I have a name men dread and loathe to hear; They call me GOUT, a fearsome scourge to men;I bind their feet in sinew-knotting cords, When I…
Notice the Positive
It is not uncommon for chronic pain to be linked to depression. For example, 35% of the participants in one study who reported chronic pain were also…
Rebuilding Intimacy
One of my first research studies involved examining the significance of the three most important people in one’s life to psychological well being and distress. I asked…
Fibromyalgia: 10 Tips to Help You Cope
Though classified as a disorder of the musculoskeletal system, the condition is now seen as a central nervous system problem. Symptoms include increased sensitivity to…
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7 Steps to Maintaining Healthy Relationships When You Are in Pain
It might be helpful to reflect on how pain can impact relationships, both within families and among friends. Unfortunately pain can lead to stress. Stress…
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Paula Abdul Cover Story: Straight Up on RSD
Grammy award-winning singer, performer and television star Paula Abdul has lived with chronic pain since she was injured as a cheerleader at 17, but it was not until…
Anger, Pain & Relationships
Living with chronic pain can be very frustrating. Not surprisingly, people with chronic pain tend to report greater levels of anger than those without pain. Expressions of anger differ,…