Living with chronic pain

Living with constant pain impacts you in physical, psychological, and emotional ways. It's not something that can be wished away.

Went grocery shopping yesterday and it took everything not to cry.

8 things to keep on your nightstand when you live with chronic pain

"People don't know that's the reason why I do these things..."

The Mighty community shares the "hacks" they use to make life with chronic pain easier.

Living with chronic illness and pain brings about numerous challenges that require constant adjustments to our daily routines and lifestyles. Today we'll explore the differences between coping and adapting while living with chronic illness and pain, and the benefits of moving from a reactive mindset to a proactive one, acknowledging our limits, and redefining our lives with these conditions in mind.

Trying to have a positive mindset when you live with chronic pain can feel almost impossible. Learn tips to help you keep a positive outlook.

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chronic back pain and chronic pain in general can cause depression,anxiety and make us feel hopeless. Learn the tools that can save you fall into depression

Learn how to be happy and healthy with a chronic pain. These tips will help you thrive, survive, and live well despite your pain.

There are an estimated 100 million Americans who live with chronic pain. Let’s say that for every person who lives with it there is one who loves that person – whether it’s a spouse, a parent, a child, or a friend. That’s another 100 million. Now, you can’t know what it’s like living with it unless you do, and understanding what it’s like living with chronic pain dramatically affects how you treat someone who lives with it.

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The CDC and the DEA say there is an opioid epidemic, so who are these people who are so addicted? Why are people in chronic pain turning to opiates?

Learn about lifestyle changes that can ease chronic pain: relaxation techniques, exercise and healthy eating, among them.