I am extremely introspective and there is not a personality test out there I have not explored- just to see what it can reveal about who I am compared to my reflection of myself. Of course, I am the one doing the test so one has to expect that isn't perfect. I can tell you … Continue reading Chronic illness: It sure has a lot of personality
Chronic illness: That isn’t me
I am a shadow of who I could be. Who I would be without chronic pain and chronic illness. Pain and illness changes us What this is, is the distinction between who you are as a person and how you are as a person with chronic pain and chronic illness. And how they do not … Continue reading Chronic illness: That isn’t me
Chronic pain and personality
When we are coping with chronic pain we are reacting to a constant stressor in our lives. We are reacting emotionally. We are choosing responses and how to cope. Some of this is based on how typically respond to stress and our very personality. So how does personality affect how we cope with chronic pain? … Continue reading Chronic pain and personality
