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Living with Pain: Don’t Give Up on Yourself
Living with severe pain can be a trigger for depression, a sense of loss of who you are and who you will become, and a belief that you can’t manage your pain or your life. It is true that pain …
Top 10 Chronic Pain Management Posts of 2012
It is hard to believe that 2012 has nearly come to an end. I wish you all a very happy and healthy new year. I thought this would
Living with Pain: You Can Learn to be Resilient
Over 30 years ago, Dr. Suzanne Kobasa Ouellette introduced the concept of "hardiness". In a study of
Living with Pain and Depression
Chronic pain and depression have been found to have a "reciprocal relationship". Pain
Chronic Pain Management: One Goal at a Time
Living with pain makes it hard to stay on track. You may have found that your pain has gotten in the way of your social life, your ability
Living With Pain: Embrace the Simple Joys of Living
The concept of mindfulness has received a lot of study in recent years. It has
Living with Pain: Acknowledge the White Bear
Dr. Daniel Wegner, a Harvard psychology professor, has done some fascinating research on how people try to control or suppress unwanted thoughts. This
Living with Pain: Depression and "Negative Fortune Telling"
Chronic pain and depression sometimes co-occur. It has been estimated that
Living with Pain: Depression and "Self-Talk"
If you have chronic pain, you may also be depressed. For example, one study found that among
Living with Pain: Rumination and Depression
Not everyone who has chronic pain is depressed. However, chronic pain and depression sometimes go hand-in-hand. It has been estimated that














