At least it’s not brain cancer
“At least it’s not brain cancer”. In many context this could sound like a dismissive statement, but in this specific case, it was a welcome statement.
From handstands to handicap
5 years ago I was preparing for the practical exam in Biomechanics & Gymnastics at uni with handstands and somersaults. Today a short walk…
Baking bucket list
I made a bucket list with things I’d love to learn to bake as a way to add a little distraction and some joy to my life
IT’S OKAY IF THIS ISN’T THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
During a lecture on stress, the professor showed this list of things people found moststressfull. On the top of the list was death of a loved one, divorce, serious illness and so on.
“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react”
“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters”. But is it really?
2009 VS 2019
Reflections on the decade where I went from able-bodied athlete to living with chronic pain
Boring b*tch
Today I got a message telling me I’m a “boring bitch” and to “just delete my profile already”.
4 Years.
It’s the 4 year anniversary of life throwing me a curveball – to put it lightly.
FOMO VS Actually Missing Out
There’s FOMO – the fear of missing out – and then there’s this. The Actually Missing Out I experience due to chronic pain.
Maybe COVID-19 will finally make you empathise with chronically ill people?
As more people have to isolate, they are getting a small glimpse into what it’s like to be chronically ill.
What Pain And Onions Have in Common
Chronic pain is a diverse condition that range from mild to severe, intermittent to constant and from daily annoyance to disabling. It can be a symptom of another condition, chronic illness, injury or unexplained (by current health care technology).
It’s very prevalent, affecting about 20% of the population (that’s a lot!!) – of which 40% report it’s frequently limiting their ability to work or do other normal life activities. It’s actually the leading cause of disability and it’s associated with a reduced quality of life, including increased risk of anxiety and depression.
And it’s that last bit I want to talk about today. How the problem with chronic pain is not just chronic pain.
Continue reading to learn what chronic pain and onions have in common (It’s more than making you cry!)
“So are you in pain right now?”
“So are you in pain right now?” she asked.
Wait what? …. Oh right. It’s not normal to be in constant pain. Not everybody feels this way.