"I have a migraine. It sucks so much." "Oh yeah? I have migraines Chronically and it sucks more." "Yeah? I have migraines 24/7 and it sucks the most-est." "Yeah? I have migraines 24/7 with a literal icepick in my head." "Oh really? I have migraines 24'7 with a literal icepick in my head that … Continue reading The Pain Game
I don’t need approval for my pain
I am in pain. I don't need to validate that pain to anyone. I cope with chronic illness and pain in many ways. I don't need anyone's approval of my methods. All I need to do is live the best chronic illness life that I can. I don't want to fear life for fear of … Continue reading I don’t need approval for my pain
And all the ‘give a damns’ were all gone
Chronic pain is actually a massive issue. I don't think anyone can say otherwise. My body certainly agrees with this statement. The numbers concur. It is also a complicated, poorly understood, problem. I have seen a lot of recent research and it is fascinating but, clearly, a long way to go. But getting somewhere for … Continue reading And all the ‘give a damns’ were all gone