Friday, 28 December 2018. Issue #142.
In this issue: Sleep is a big game changer for managing chronic pain. Intolerance to most prescription pain medications, but cannabinoids have made a difference. I believe you – the three most powerful words you can say to the chronically ill. Breathe. What else in life could be more important than that? How to create a wellness planner and use them to manage your health data. The differences of nightfall, and the pursuit of sleep. Using your Fitbit as a benchmark and reminder to pace yourself. The frustration when nothing is wrong, visibly at least. Most people who are hurting are coming from a place of pain. Flare ups happen at any time, and do not give you a break just because it’s a holiday.
[Archives] "I take one of my anti-#anxiety #medications which help me to #sleep better. This has actually been a big game changer for me…you have no idea how much a quality night of sleep can help a person with #chronicillness!": https://t.co/9KyWDjBuL5 #ChronicPain
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 22, 2018
"I’m intolerant to most prescription #painmedication so I started taking #CBDoil 2 years ago. #Cannabinoids …have been more effective in treating my pain than any prescription #medication I’ve taken, and without the nasty side effects": https://t.co/Orf2JdL7J1 #chronicillness
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 23, 2018
“I believe you. These #words could save someone who is struggling to cope. Who is suffering in silence and can’t seem to get across just how awful their illness”: https://t.co/nmRoWqJDI1 @lauras_pen #ChronicPain #InvisibleIllness #ChronicIllness #support
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 21, 2018
[Updated Post] "Breathe. What else in life could be more important than that?": https://t.co/Gav82MvedD #TwitterTuesday #ChronicIllness #quotestoliveby #mentalhealth #ChronicPain
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 24, 2018
“#Wellness #planners can also be very useful for women with #chronicillness who have even more things to keep track of like lab work and other test results, tracking #symptoms, food intake…”: https://t.co/dOyg53O1Sr @chronicmomlife #chroniclife #healthtracker
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 26, 2018
“When I am up at #night the world takes on a different hue. It is quieter and closer and there are textures of the dark I have begun paying attention to”: https://t.co/LID5FRbxXb @Longreads @marinab52 #mindful #sleepless #MentalHealth #SelfAwareness
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 24, 2018
“I set my #Fitbit to alert me when I hit 5,000 steps and when that alarm goes off I know it’s time to #slowDown for the rest of the day”: https://t.co/2vlUNugkUf @drunkitty2000 #PainManagement #ChronicIllness #SelfCare
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 22, 2018
[New Post] “'What’s wrong?', he’d ask. 'Nothing', I’d reply through frustrated tears. But that is the simple truth – nothing’s wrong. Or rather, nothing should be wrong”: https://t.co/g4ghmENrrj #ChronicBlogs #BadDays #MentalIllness #ChronicLife #ChronicPain
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 26, 2018
“Realize that it’s their problem, not yours. Most people who are hard to get along with are coming from a place of #pain”: https://t.co/jLI5bHSEej @reclaiminghope #holidays #selfcare #mentalhealth #chronicillness
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 23, 2018
“They can happen at any time. And just because it’s #Christmas, it doesn’t mean that they are going to do you a favour and leave you alone”: https://t.co/ls8gyVdoWn @Not_Just_Tired #painflares #flareup #chroniclife #chronicpain
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 23, 2018
*Note: This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on each person’s individual experiences and circumstances. It is not to be substituted for medical advice. Please consult your own doctor before changing or adding new treatment protocols.
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We totally agree that sleep is a game changer in managing chronic pain! In fact, we recently published a post about how to get better sleep. Our #1 sleep tip is simply to get more sleep 😛
Thanks for sharing these health tips! Every positive change can make a big difference in our care and quality of life 🙂
Haha that’s a smart one 😉 I will have to go check it out! And these are all the best tips gathered from all of us in the community. There’s always something to learn from everyone 🙂