Good morning, everyone ~ I was awakened earlier than usual today by a strange sound coming from the outside a.c. unit. Some poor creature (likely a frog) had managed to squeeze through the metal barrier just as the unit kicked on. I listened in horror as the fan blades blended the unfortunate creature into smaller-n-smaller particles
Good morning, everyone ~ All seems quiet in the neighborhood at this early hour of the day (2:30a.m.). It is an illusion, I know. Likely, and likely somewhere nearby, someone is arguing with someone else. The environment of today’s world has shaped every cell of our being. Bathed in constant threat from multiple sources, our
https://www.painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2022/7/11/migraine-sufferers-have-treatment-options-besides-medication Migraine Sufferers Have Treatment Options Besides Medication July 11, 2022 By Dr. Danielle Wilhour Migraine headaches currently affect more than one billion people across the globe and are the second-leading cause of disability worldwide. Nearly one-quarter of U.S. households have at least one member who suffers from migraines. An estimated 85.6 million workdays are
The following is a submission to Patients Rising on the role of personal engagement. Personal engagement in the community of patients, caregivers and advocates has transformed my life with a chronic illness by opening the door to endless opportunities for friendship, networking, and advocacy through organizations like the American Chronic Pain Association (#theACPA) and Patients
Good morning, everyone ~ “ Constructive Criticism” … that’s the word of the day. No one likes it; everyone gets it, and it can be most hurtful when coming from those who most love/care about us. It’s a double-edged sword that both helps-n-hurts. It only helps, however, when we use it to improve something about
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/turning-straw-gold/202104/5-reasons-why-chronic-pain-and-illness-are-energy-drains?utm_content=buffer5143d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer 5 Reasons Why Chronic Pain and Illness Are Energy Drains When you are sick or in pain, everything takes extra energy. Posted April 28, 2021 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Share Tweet Email KEY POINTS Being chronically ill tends to drain the energy left over after taking care of the actual illness. (Chronic illness includes chronic
https://www.cms.gov/cms-behavioral-health-strategy CMS Behavioral Health Strategy The CMS Behavioral Health Strategy covers multiple elements including access to prevention and treatment services for substance use disorders, mental health services, crisis intervention and pain care; and further enable care that is well-coordinated and effectively integrated. The CMS Behavioral Health Strategy also seeks to remove barriers to care and
Good morning, everyone ~ We’ve all heard the saying: “The only constant is change.” At this point, we’ve lived out the truth behind those five words. More, we have experienced the dichotomy of them — that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Today’s news-feed is so similar to yesterday’s (and how many