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How to Make Things Better During Challenging Times

Posted on April 5, 2020April 4, 2020 by Amanda

Challenges are nothing new to those of us living with chronic pain. But things are harder now. It is more difficult to carry out the daily activities of life, both emotionally and physically. I’m personally having a harder time dealing with depression and anxiety. My pain levels are up as well. I imagine that is…

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Helpful Resources for These Challenging Times

Posted on March 25, 2020April 12, 2020 by Amanda

Well. Here we are. I gotta admit, writing this post is more of a challenge than I thought it would be. Even though my husband and I have been self-isolating for more than a week due to underlying conditions, things don’t quite seem real. But as far removed as things feel from normal right now,…

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The 3 Most Important Things I’ve Learned Living with Chronic Pain

Posted on February 19, 2020March 8, 2020 by Amanda

Self-care is vital It seems that everyone thinks that self-care is about taking bubble baths and painting your nails. And while those things can certainly be a part of it, self-care is about so much more. True self-care means: getting enough sleep exercising (when and if you can) making sure you are eating enough going…

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Time to Ditch Your Doctor?

Posted on April 24, 2019March 17, 2020 by Amanda

If you are dealing with chronic pain, you probably go to the doctor more than the average bear. That’s why it makes sense that you might expect a little more from your doctor than you would from a physician who only sees you when it is time for your yearly physical. So how do you…

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Do You Talk About Your Chronic Pain?

Posted on March 13, 2019March 8, 2020 by Amanda

I don’t talk openly about my chronic pain with many of the people I know. I may mention it in passing when I’m having a flare up and need to do things differently from how I normally would, like sitting down at a party instead of standing and chatting with everyone in the kitchen. But…

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Hi! I'm Amanda. Recovering perfectionist. Overcoming depression, anxiety, chronic pain. Pragmatic dreamer. Work in progress. Worshipper of cats.

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