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One of my first research studies involved examining the significance of the

You may have noticed that pain puts a strain on friendship.  Whether you have fibromyalgia,

In the presentation below, Dr. Ruehlman discusses the biopsychosocial model of chronic pain. Pain is so much more than the pain signal. Once you understand all of

Paul Karoly, Aaron Taylor, and I conducted a 

If you are like many people with chronic pain, you maintain a full- or part-time job, despite your pain.

Your family lives with your pain too. Although they can't feel what you feel,

Coping with chronic pain can be very challenging. Many people with mild to severe pain have benefited from seeing a therapist. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an

If you have children, you have probably wondered what to say to them about your chronic pain. They are part of your world - so your pain impacts

All of us need social support. Your chronic pain may make you feel more needy. You may believe that you need more than your share of support… or