Winning the Lottery
Years ago our family of four had piled into the minivan and was heading home from a great vacation in the Florida Keys. We had…
Mood & Depression
There is a convenience store near my house where I often stop in to buy something to drink when I am out on my walk….
What Pain Awareness Groups Can Do For You
Remarkably, an estimated 115 million people in the US suffer from chronic pain. No matter what your specific pain condition, there are many who may…
Chronically Unpredictable
If you’ve been following my posts, you know that I have lived for over three decades with a chronic illness. I’ve accepted that the illness—at…
Managing Migraine Headaches – No Regrets
I spoke with a woman recently about how she manages her chronic migraines. She has had migraines for over 5 years and finally feels she…
Growing Older
Although none of us come with a guarantee of immortality, lupus taught me at a very young age that I am most definitely a flesh…
Loss
One of the most difficult aspects of chronic pain management is dealing with the losses that may accompany pain. Your roles may have changed. Your role as…
Living in the Present
I’m a big fan of Gretchen Rubin and her book, The Happiness Project. While waiting for my nails to dry one day (something I’m never very…
The Artist Within
I have heard it said that we are all artists, that each of us possesses a special talent. Having taught school to little ones and…
Autoimmune & Pain CHAT 2016
What You Can Do to Live Better with an Autoimmune Illness Transcript HighlightsDr. Paul ChristoApril 7, 2016 Welcome! Thank you for joining us today for…