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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 adherence and Non-adherence ...more
Chronic Pain 101 ,Emotional Wellbeing &The Pain Brain
September 13, 2024•7 min read
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, 2024•8 min read
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, 2024•10 min read
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, 2024•9 min read
Medication Stat
Medication adherence and Non-adherence ...more
Chronic Pain 101 ,Emotional Wellbeing &The Pain Brain
September 13, 2024•7 min read
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, 2024•8 min read
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, 2024•10 min read
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, 2024•9 min read