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03/07/2024

ℹ️🌿 STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING ANXIETY IN THOSE WITH CHRONIC PAIN |

Some level of physical pain is inevitable. Chronic pain is a much different story. It might involve, for example, fibromyalgia, arthritis, headaches and migraines, nerve damage, and low back issues.

Technically, if pain lasts for at least six months, it is deemed chronic. Chronic pain negatively impacts your quality of life and hampers your ability to function daily. In addition, it can lead to associated symptoms like low energy, decreased mobility, and general muscle tension.

Less obvious are the emotional costs of chronic pain. At least half of those with chronic pain also struggle with anxiety. Let’s learn more and explore strategies for addressing the anxiety of chronic pain.

Read the Full Article: https://michaelgquirke.com/strategies-for-addressing-anxiety-in-those-with-chronic-pain/



📷: Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle

02/16/2024

You are pretty cool just the way you are ❤️

02/15/2024

Little goals... walking down the block, adding in 1 fruit a day, asking for help for a small thing... it's how you start ❤️

02/07/2024

Listen for the "should" in your life... shame filled speech usually starts with and ...
Example: I should shut my mouth more, people probably want me to stop talking!

Instead speak to the I am....

I am a person who enjoys talking....I want to work on listening to others more!

Removes the shame! ❤️ no one changed a behavior by being shamed into it!!

02/06/2024

It's so true ❤️

02/02/2024

Who do you need to call...❤️

02/01/2024

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01/26/2024

Trauma is not only something that happened to you but can also be something that did not happen!

Neglect is traumatizing! ❤️

01/25/2024

Keep going ❤️