15 christmas gift ideas for friends and family with chronic pain

15 Christmas gift ideas for friends and family with chronic pain

It’s that time again, time to pull out the Christmas gift list for chronic pain. The following post contains affiliate links, please see my disclosure policy for more details. Budget Freezer meal Cooking is one of the hardest things to keep up with when you live with chronic pain. There’s no better gift than a…Continue reading 15 Christmas gift ideas for friends and family with chronic pain

what to do when you're tired of always being in pain

What to do when you’re tired of being in pain

I’m tired of pain. I’ve been in a funk lately. There’s no particular reason why. Nothing especially bad has happened and nothing drastic has changed in my life, but I’ve been in a mood. I don’t want to do anything, and I just lack the motivation to get going. I’m not staying home and being…Continue reading What to do when you’re tired of being in pain

11 struggles only people with chronic pain will understand

11 struggles only people with chronic pain will understand

11 Struggles Only People with Chronic Pain Understand 1. Putting on long pants When your thoughts go like this: Can I lift my legs high enough? I’m so stiff I can barely move. How does anyone ever do this standing up? If I sit down on the floor to put them on will I be…Continue reading 11 struggles only people with chronic pain will understand

what it's like when the pain never goes away

What it’s like when pain never goes away

Some people are under the impression that pain is something that can be conquered. That if you just try hard enough you can beat it and live a normal life. So I  thought I’d share a few snapshots from my life with chronic pain. After all, life with chronic pain is absolutely the best, and…Continue reading What it’s like when pain never goes away