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It has been ingrained in us that much of our identity comes from what we do. What we do for work, what our hobbies are, what we do …

This is a topic that was liked by multiple people to write about - and it's such an important topic: How do you cope with …

Ask any individual with chronic illness who has been immunosuppressed and you may learn a wealth of information regarding self-isolation. …

While 'living in the past' can be quite unhealthy, even harmful, nostalgia is a powerful feeling, and something that powerful can b…

After reading quite a bit of research on how health professionals view pain of others, one thing struck me as odd, and a little unfair. Th…

Losing hobbies or modifying interests is something everyone has to do eventually. It is this idea of 'changing with the times'. So…

There have been some commercials on tv recently about Hyperhydrosis. Essentially it is just excessive sweating. There is not necessarily …

In an earlier post I laid out my top 5 ways to cope with pain without medication. The most important one, in my opinion, is distraction. D…

We are creatures of habit. When our routine is threatened or forcibly altered, it can be devastating. So what happens when our routine is…

Okay so sometimes there is nothing you can do to feel better physically. As per my previous post, I am in a total funk today. Stressed out…

Some friends were having a backyard bonfire tonight and I really wanted to go. It's just laid-back, sit down by the fire all night if I…

For me it is always important to indulge in simple luxuries. Herbal tea will not improve my pain. It will not stop my intestines from call…

At the risk of sharing too much information, I wanted to explain what my week has been like - in a comical way. Half of my coping skills a…