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Coping With Loss of Identity

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 …

Distraction

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…

Creature of Habit

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

5 Ways to Cope with Pain

In my latest 'Ask Me Anything' post, I was asked to write about my best and most favourite ways to cope with mind-boggling pain wi…

Imagery

Whenever I am able to do any meditation, or when I am feeling hopeless and need to imagine a place that I can retreat to within my mind, I …

Making Myself 'Feel' Better

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…

Remembering Coping Skills

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…