For years, humans have attempted to treat mental illnesses with natural and manufactured medicines. Originally, these psychoactive compounds came from the Areca tree (betel nut),
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People with fibromyalgia face many obstacles. We live with fatigue, brain fog, chronic pain and other symptoms. We work to find ways to manage this
EDITORS NOTE: CITB focuses on chronic illness. I have personally experienced and live with the chronic illness of substance abuse. This is a guest post
EDITORS NOTE: I have been a writer for over 45 years. During that time, I have become deeply invested in the power and abilities we all
We all have felt pain to some degree, but not everyone understands what it means or how to deal with it. In this video, I’m
Are you feeling guilty because of your pain? You’re not alone. Most people with chronic pain feel guilty, so it’s time to take a step
This article is intended to help “Non-Spoonies” understand the Spoon Theory For the millions of people in the world living with chronic illness, it can
In this video, I am going to show you how to give in a way that gives you the most fulfillment, makes the world a
Millions of people live with chronic pain every day in the US, and they struggle to do basic day-to-day things like getting dressed and going
In this video, I’m going to share with you my tips for living with fibromyalgia day to day. These strategies have helped me to cope
It’s important to understand the message and tone your inner critic uses in delivering negative self talk to you. They’re often replays of previous recordings.
Say No– “Just Say No”, it’s more than a slogan. Unfortunately, it’s an ability that many of us simply don’t seem to have. One
Hippocrates famously stated, “All disease begins in the gut.” He was not wrong, even if he did not have science to back him up. Even
Plagued by Thoughts
We all experience negative thoughts from time to time. It’s normal. But what if they’re constantly there? Sometimes, it can feel like you’re overwhelmed by
Happiness is a state of mind. We can all achieve it if we just put our minds to it. You know what that means? Happiness
Chronic pain patients may feel guilty or even feel like a fraud when others, including doctors, question the legitimacy of their pain. A recent study
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Putting the Patient Voice into Chronic Pain Policy “We have talked with many people in the last year who have been telling us the same
Can Moving to a New City Ease Your Pain? People have had strange ways of curing illnesses for a long time. And in the days
Malic Acid: The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia connection. Malic acid is a natural substance found in fruit and vegetables – one of the richest
Defense Mechanisms
When facing a lifetime of addiction, chronic illness, pain and fatigue we must find ways to protect ourselves. We do this by developing defense mechanisms.