The Struggle is Real. Especially for ladies.
While chronic pain impacts a higher proportion of women than men around the world, they are less likely to receive treatment. There are many treatment barriers for women and a lack of understanding of chronic pain by medical providers as a whole. In a Toronto study, medical students interviewed about chronic pain said they saw pain as subjective and incurable, which often lead to confusion and frustration on how to provide care. Without education on treating this condition it is frustrating for the patient and provider, as neither knows what to do!
What we are capable of
While we can't control the pain, we can choose to adapt our lives to honor our non-typical bodies. Let's stop the self-punishment for a pain that isn't our fault and instead nourish our bodies and minds with kindness. These are not quick fixes, but long-term lifestyle strategies designed to manage pain effectively and improve your well-being for life.
Understand the pro's and con's of prescriptions, supplements, and a variety of treatments
Deep dive into the mystery of what foods your body will tolerate and learn ways to make meals with less energy
Start adding more movement into your day besides just doing the things you have to do
Learn about the mind-body connection and explore how your stress, depression, and anxiety impacts your pain
Stop rejecting reality
Sadly not wanting to be in pain does not make your pain go away, in fact rejecting the reality of your situation only makes you more miserable! Accepting your pain is not the same as "giving up" on finding a cause or seeking treatment, it is simply recognizing that it is HARD to be in pain and that you deserve to give yourself more grace while managing it!
And Get back to Living
Chronic pain is difficult to navigate alone! Even if you cannot get rid of your chronic pain, as it is a CHRONIC condition, you can learn strategies to manage it in order to live a fulfilling life with pain.
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A Little Bit About Me
Hi, I'm Mackenzie! I'm just a 20 something year old trying to live a "normal" young-adult life while managing chronic pain and all the other symptoms that come with it! When I'm not wrangling with the beast that is chronic pain I am exploring the PNW with my husband, collecting cool rocks, doing a variety of craft projects, and playing board or video games with friends!