Mental Illness: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options

Here’s how sleep and pain are connected (and 10 ways to improve your sleep!)

Sleep is as fundamental as eating. Without the right amount of sleep you can actually increase your risk of a variety of medical conditions, including increased pain. It might be…

chronicillness 04/18/2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

For seniors and those with limited mobility use chair yoga

Part of getting older is a gradual slowing down. Far from the frantic pace of youth and middle age, many seniors have a unique opportunity to take their time in…

chronicillness 04/10/2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

How to relieve middle back pain while sleeping?middle back painHow to relieve middle back pain while sleeping?

Sleep is critical to your health and overall sense of wellbeing. But getting enough sleep may be easier said than done if you are experiencing nocturnal back pain. Chronic middle…

chronicillness 04/09/2023

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How to prevent a headache from computer use?

When we switch our computer on in the morning, we are usually greeted by a beautiful screensaver. Maybe it is a vacation snapshot, a picture of the kids, or a…

chronicillness 04/07/2023

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10 ways to better manage your fibro fog

Fibromyalgia is a set of symptoms characterized by widespread pain, but the disorder brings with it a signature symptom known as fibro fog. Fibro fog affects cognitive function, leading to feelings of…

chronicillness 04/04/2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

What you should know about depression and back pain?

Chronic pain and mood disorders can often go hand-in-hand. In fact, as many as 50% of people with chronic pain also have depression. It seems that one particular pair of…

chronicillness 04/03/2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

The power of positive thinking for pain patients

Self-affirmation is the practice of expressing positivity about yourself. It can be stated aloud, said in your head, or written down. While some may scoff or assume that it’s pointless,…

chronicillness 04/02/2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

How to avoid common sleep deprivation effects with chronic pain?

How many times have you rolled around in bed wondering why you are still awake? It is never fun to go through the next day exhausted, but that could be…

chronicillness 03/31/2023

Chronic Pain Fibromyalgia Mental Illness

Why pain patients suffer from more anxiety (and how to treat it)?

If you suffer from anxiety, you’re not alone. If you’re a pain patient, you should know that anxiety and pain are often interrelated. Anxiety itself is the most common mental health…

chronicillness 03/28/2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

How can I remember to take my medication?

If you’ve ever had any sort of health issues, you probably know what it’s like to be handed a thick stack of prescriptions with no idea what each medication does,…

chronicillness 03/27/2023