Do Not Judge A Girl

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Insomnia & Painsomnia: A Wicked Combination

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Whenever there's something stressful going on in my life, it often affects my sleep, thus turning me into a shadow of my former self. Insomniac Lisa and Painsomnia Lisa are two very different beasts from the person I am when I'm able to prioritize sleep, and actually get into bed each night at a decent … Continue reading Insomnia & Painsomnia: A Wicked Combination

Chronic Pain and Addiction Can Hijack Your Brain

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http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/23153/178190/chronic-addiction-brain/?ic=6042&sp_rid=NjI5ODU5Mzg2MDIS1&sp_mid=8246560

What You Say To Someone With Chronic Pain And What They Hear

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http://www.buzzfeed.com/laraparker/you-dont-look-sick?utm_term=.wuq8mPaX2#.kc6pvj4ok Actually, I hear the words and the tone and I am not misinterpreting the additional shit that isn't being verbalized. I am always told "But you don't look sick, you look amazing." I highly suspect these people are blind.

Chronic Pain Linked To Attention-Deficit Disorder

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http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/850899?src=confwrap Anyone who suffers from any form of chronic pain can lose their ability to focus. It doesn't mean they had ADD to begin with or that ADD caused their pain. I can concentrate on a lot of different things when I'm well-rested and not in a terrible amount of pain, but when I'm in … Continue reading Chronic Pain Linked To Attention-Deficit Disorder

Wearable Nerve Stimulator Improves Chronic Pain

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http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/851131?src=confwrap I know people who've had temporary success with TENS units and similar devices. I wonder how well this will work for the long haul, which is where the issue resides. Temporary relief isn't improving quality of life.

Multitasking + Chronic Pain and Illness = Bad Idea!

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/turning-straw-gold/201509/multitasking-chronic-pain-and-illness-bad-idea?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+turning-straw-gold+%28Turning+Straw+Into+Gold%29

Pain By The Numbers

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http://www.medpagetoday.com/PainManagement/PainManagement/53225

WTF Moments & Pushing The Body

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At 4:00 this morning, I thought someone was trying to break into my house. That is precisely how much noise an almost two-year old cat was making in her attempt to climb something, simply to give Mommy the cat version of a middle finger. She scared the crap out of me. I had thirty seconds … Continue reading WTF Moments & Pushing The Body

This Week Is Over

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I've had yet another rough, stressful week. I am emotionally exhausted. I'm also in pain that no one should have to be in. In an ideal world, I'd be able to curl up this weekend and not have to face anything until next weekend. No, I'm not delusional, I've just had enough. I am sitting … Continue reading This Week Is Over