Nikki acceptance, chronic illness, chronic pain, coping

Chronic pain: The indestructible within

Help me, it's like the walls are caving inSometimes I feel like giving upBut I just can'tIt isn't in my bloodLaying on the bathroom floor, feeling nothingI'm overwhelmed and insecure, give me somethingI could take to ease my mind slowlyJust have a drink and you'll feel betterJust take her home and you'll feel betterKeep telling … Continue reading Chronic pain: The indestructible within

Nikki acceptance, chronic pain, coping

Chronic pain acceptance for me

I have acceptance of my chronic pain and the life I live with it while perusing treatments that improve my well-being and quality of life. Acceptance is not for me: Stagnant. It is not giving up. Like 'Oh well, this sucks, so I guess I will just wallow in my pain-ness forever.' Believing pain is … Continue reading Chronic pain acceptance for me

Chronic illness: Do I have self -compassion
Nikki acceptance, chronic illness, chronic pain, coping, wellbeing

Chronic illness: Do I have self-compassion?

When we’re struggling with illness, though, our self-esteem can plummet.  We may see ourselves as slow, irritable, unlovable and stuck. Research shows that maintaining positive feelings about ourselves during illness flares can improve both physical and mental well-being. Psychology Today Kristin Neff is a leading researcher on self-compassion according to Psychology Today. Neff has written, "People feel compassion for … Continue reading Chronic illness: Do I have self-compassion?

Nikki acceptance, chronic illness, chronic pain, coping, coping with disability, disability, self-care, wellbeing

Chronic illness: We are only human

'Human' by Rag'nBone Man Lyrics I'm only human I'm only—I'm only— I'm only human, human Maybe I'm foolish Maybe I'm blind Thinking I can see through this And see what's behind Got no way to prove it So maybe I'm lying But I'm only human after all I'm only human after all Don't put your … Continue reading Chronic illness: We are only human