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Chronic pain is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects millions of people around the world. It's important to note that every individual's experience with chronic pain can be unique, and what works for one person may not necessarily work for another. I’ll will be providing some insights into the causes, mechanisms, and challenges of chronic pain based on my personal experience in the hopes that it will help make your chronic pain journey easier.

Michelle Marikos, Founder & CEO

Moving Through Chronic Pain

Medication Stat

Medication Stat

Medication adherence and Non-adherence ...more

Chronic Pain 101 ,Emotional Wellbeing &The Pain Brain

September 13, 20247 min read

VEMA

VEMA

This model simplifies the often difficult conversations around pain management, tapering medications, and other sensitive topics. ...more

Chronic Pain 101 ,Emotional Wellbeing &The Pain Brain

August 06, 20249 min read

All In Your Head

All In Your Head

It is unfortunately not uncommon for people in pain to be told by others (family, colleagues or healthcare professionals) that their pain must be ‘all in the mind’, ‘psychosomatic’ or ‘all in your hea... ...more

Chronic Pain 101 ,Emotional Wellbeing &The Pain Brain

June 25, 20248 min read

Travel

Travel

Even though pain has been my constant companion for more than 20 years, it hasn’t stopped me from traveling. There are always challenges; finding accessible accommodation, managing pain medication and... ...more

Chronic Pain 101 ,Emotional Wellbeing &The Pain Brain

June 17, 20249 min read

Our pain is invisible, but not invalid

Our pain is invisible, but not invalid

The issue needs fixing. Chronic illness is commonly seen as ‘sickness’ rather than ‘disability’. As most people have been sick at some point or another, experiencing significantly milder symptoms to t... ...more

Chronic Pain 101 ,Emotional Wellbeing &The Pain Brain

May 16, 202410 min read

From Pain to Paper 

From Pain to Paper 

For many of us living with chronic pain, negative emotions can linger like unwelcome guests, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or even depressed. For two decades, I have tried a host of ... ...more

Chronic Pain 101 ,Emotional Wellbeing &The Pain Brain

May 16, 20249 min read

Medication Stat

Medication adherence and Non-adherence ...more

Chronic Pain 101 ,Emotional Wellbeing &The Pain Brain

September 13, 20247 min read

Medication Stat

VEMA

This model simplifies the often difficult conversations around pain management, tapering medications, and other sensitive topics. ...more

Chronic Pain 101 ,Emotional Wellbeing &The Pain Brain

August 06, 20249 min read

VEMA

All In Your Head

It is unfortunately not uncommon for people in pain to be told by others (family, colleagues or healthcare professionals) that their pain must be ‘all in the mind’, ‘psychosomatic’ or ‘all in your hea... ...more

Chronic Pain 101 ,Emotional Wellbeing &The Pain Brain

June 25, 20248 min read

All In Your Head

Travel

Even though pain has been my constant companion for more than 20 years, it hasn’t stopped me from traveling. There are always challenges; finding accessible accommodation, managing pain medication and... ...more

Chronic Pain 101 ,Emotional Wellbeing &The Pain Brain

June 17, 20249 min read

Travel

Our pain is invisible, but not invalid

The issue needs fixing. Chronic illness is commonly seen as ‘sickness’ rather than ‘disability’. As most people have been sick at some point or another, experiencing significantly milder symptoms to t... ...more

Chronic Pain 101 ,Emotional Wellbeing &The Pain Brain

May 16, 202410 min read

Our pain is invisible, but not invalid

From Pain to Paper 

For many of us living with chronic pain, negative emotions can linger like unwelcome guests, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or even depressed. For two decades, I have tried a host of ... ...more

Chronic Pain 101 ,Emotional Wellbeing &The Pain Brain

May 16, 20249 min read

From Pain to Paper