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Stacy on Chronic Pain
Thursday, January 10 2008
One year at Christmas, I unwrapped two beautiful blouses from my Grandmother. I loved both of them, so I ran upstairs to try one of them on. As I excitedly ran down the stairs to show my Grandmother what the new shirt looked like on, she exclaimed "What, you don't like the other one?" Of course I couldn't wear two at a time...... Read more
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Stacy on Chronic Pain
Thursday, December 06 2007
In 1860, Florence Nightingale commented on the positive impact of small animals on those with chronic illness. Over 100 years later, the health benefits of interacting with animals have been well documented. Surprsingly, it does not matter what type of pet you get - it could be a dog, cat, parakeet, or fish. The only thing that matters is that the... Read more
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Stacy on Chronic Pain
Sunday, November 25 2007
The holiday season can be difficult for everyone. It's no surprise that those of us with chronic illnesses may find the demands of shopping for gifts, spending large amounts of money, attending parties and family gatherings, and entertaining house guests stressful. There is good news, though. With a chronic illness, your holiday season can... Read more
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Stacy on Chronic Pain
Monday, November 12 2007
1. Do what you love -- a lot.If you don't have something, get something. Try new things, you never know, you might find a hidden talent. Take a class, volunteer. Like children? Find a school and read to the kids. Like animals? Volunteer at the Humane Society. Find something that makes you happy and makes you feel useful and wanted. It... Read more
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Stacy on Chronic Pain
Thursday, November 08 2007
About a year ago, I had TMJ total joint replacements. I wanted to take a moment to reflect on this past year and what my life has been like since they were implanted, especially since one of the questions I get asked often is "Would you do it again?"When I first visited the surgeon to discuss having the implants, he suggested that I... Read more
