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Personal Stories ➤ January 24, 2026

From Symptoms To Answers

BY: Siobhan Cousins My journey (which I can only describe as hell) started 22 years ago when I was about 15/16 years old. I’d noticed my periods weren’t regular, and I was bleeding more heavily than usual. I was also passing clots, which I could feel when I was out and about with my friends….

Lifestyle ➤ December 21, 2025

Beyond the Pill: Natural and Therapeutic Paths to Lasting Pain Relief

BY: Charley Sunday Pain, whether chronic or short-term, influences nearly every aspect of daily life. Increasingly, people are turning away from conventional prescriptions to explore sustainable alternatives. Natural remedies, therapeutic treatments, and intentional lifestyle changes provide holistic approaches to alleviate discomfort, foster healing, and promote overall balance by addressing both the body and mind simultaneously….

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From Symptoms To Answers

BY: Siobhan Cousins My journey (which I can only describe as hell) started 22 years ago when I was about 15/16 years old. I’d noticed my periods weren’t regular, and I was bleeding more heavily than usual. I was also passing clots, which I could feel when I was out and about with my friends….

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Beyond the Pill: Natural and Therapeutic Paths to Lasting Pain Relief

BY: Charley Sunday Pain, whether chronic or short-term, influences nearly every aspect of daily life. Increasingly, people are turning away from conventional prescriptions to explore sustainable alternatives. Natural remedies, therapeutic treatments, and intentional lifestyle changes provide holistic approaches to alleviate discomfort, foster healing, and promote overall balance by addressing both the body and mind simultaneously….

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2025 Annual Holiday Gift Guide + Giveaway

The holiday season can be challenging for those with chronic illnesses, so a gift guide is offered to provide thoughtful, comforting options for Spoonies. Products include aids for relaxation, kitchen tools, self-care items, and fun distractions, all aimed at enhancing comfort and joy. A giveaway accompanies the guide as well.

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Protect Your Back Without Rebuilding Your Entire Routine

BY: Charley Sunday Working from home may sound like a luxury, but for many, dealing with back pain can quietly sabotage spinal health. Without the structure of an office setup, bad posture, stagnant routines, and poorly planned environments sneak in. Protecting your back doesn’t take perfection; it takes rhythm, attention, and smart adjustments. Small changes…

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Self Care

Tips For Improving Sleep With Chronic Pain

BY: Felicity Talbot Why is a wonderful night’s sleep so elusive? I’m not sure why performing a basic physiological function is so difficult for so many people, but it has definitely become an epidemic. It definitely seems like every person with chronic pain also has chronic issues with insomnia and poor sleep quality. The people…

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Food

16 Recipes That Won’t Steal Your Spoons

Living with a chronic illness means facing unique, and often painful challenges every day, and often, cooking can feel like just one more thing on an already heavy to-do list. On days when energy is scarce, finding simple, nourishing meals can make all the difference. That’s why this collection of 16 quick recipes, each made…

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Lifestyle

Grieving The Life I Had Before I Became Ill: How I’m Working Through It

BY: Katheryn Bermann Hands up if you can just move your body without planning. Hands up if you can go on a shopping trip and gleefully try on whatever shoes you want. Hands up if you don’t have to think about which leg you should lead with when you get into and out of a…

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Big Fat Blog Post

I’ve been chubby all my life, save for when I was a small toddler. Now, as a child, I didn’t seem to care too much. I had many more scary things to worry about, like my father passing away. But soon after he died, I became a different person, in terms of how I felt…

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Hospital Stays

The Power of Positive Thinking

BY: Felicity Ten years ago, I hit my rock bottom with my health and was barely getting out of bed, in extreme pain, severely depressed, and barely living. I ended up going to the Mayo Clinic, mostly because my family forced me to. The Mayo Clinic has something called the Pain Rehab Center, which is…

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Mommy Mental Health

Learning to Love the Mom I Am (Not Just the One I Wish I Were)

BY: Jennifer Sometimes, when I wake up in the morning and I take a look at the calendar, I often catch myself wondering where the time has gone. I can’t believe how quickly the years fly by. My son, Syrus, is going to be fifteen this month. In just three short weeks. Like, literally, it…

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Lifestyle

Living Well and Thriving with Chronic Pain: Strategies for a Fulfilling Life

BY: Charley Sunday Living with chronic pain is like carrying an invisible weight—one that shifts, lingers, and sometimes refuses to budge. It affects every aspect of life, from the way you wake up in the morning to how you wind down at night. But here’s the truth: while pain may be a permanent part of…

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Strangers Part 2

BY: Sarah Cameron This is a two-part series! To read Strangers Part One, click here! Please don’t be fooled by my weak smile when I quietly thanked you for the compliment on my dress. I was truly flattered by what you said, and it actually made my day. I didn’t mean to come across as…

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Strangers

BY: Sarah Cameron We rely on outward appearances to communicate whenever possible. Taking surface-level truths with first impressions, then we fill in the blanks based on our own level of understanding. Call it discernment, judging, social profiling, or whatever you’re comfortable with. Roughly 1 out of every 6 people has some type of disability, and…

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Hobbies

Hobbies That Heal: Why Distraction Matters

BY: Jennifer This post contains affiliate links. Positivity In Pain may receive a small commission on any purchased product through these links. This doesn’t affect the price you pay. When I was a teenager, I never had too many hobbies. I think that I liked to bake, but that was about it. As I got older,…

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Finding Joy in Everyday Life: Tips For Living Happily With Chronic Pain

BY: Debby Carpenter Southwell Finding joy in my life has come by way of so many strategies. Joy did not come overnight, nor is it something that is present in high levels all the time. Still I always have the presence of joy in my life to some degree. Physical Needs First, I do my…

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Living with Chronic Pain: An Invisible Fight

BY: Jennifer P a i n. The never-ending and relentless monster that is always hovering over your shoulder. It masquerades in a million different forms. Burning, stabbing, dull, achy, sharp, throbbing, and so much more. But all of those are just words to describe something deeper. Chronic pain strips us of our identities, and who…

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Spring-Inspired Gifts For Spoonies

This post contains affiliate links. Positivity In Pain may receive a small commission on any purchased product through these links. This doesn’t affect the price you pay. Spring is a season of renewal, and what better time to brighten someone’s day with thoughtful gifts that support their wellness journey? For those of us living with chronic…

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Holidays

Managing Chronic Illness During Easter: A Guide for Spoonies

Spring has finally arrived! Though I still need to wear a sweater in the morning! With a few weeks to go until Easter, I’m sure most of us have already purchased chocolate bunnies, enjoyed some hot cross buns, and are getting everyone’s baskets ready. Then, of course, we color eggs (or maybe potatoes this year…

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Self Care

Maintaining Good Sleep Hygiene When You’re Chronically Ill

Sleep is not just a period of rest—it’s a time for your body and mind to recover, repair, and prepare for the next day ahead. It is critically important for your health. For those of us living with chronic illness, sleep hygiene plays a key role in managing symptoms and improving well-being. Consistent routines, calming…

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Personal Stories

Walking The Mile

Today, I went on a longer-than-normal walk with my dog, Willow. Now that I’ve been home resting for a couple hours, I’m reminded of the #1 rule that I live by. One that I know others with invisible illnesses will understand; To make damn sure whatever you do will be worth it. And it was….

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Children and Disability

Creating Magical Moments: How Laila’s Gift Brings Joy to Families

Planning a birthday party is always a special occasion, but when it comes to celebrating the big day for a child with disabilities, it can be an opportunity to create something truly magical. Every child deserves a party that reflects their unique personality, interests, and needs—a celebration where they feel included, loved, and truly at…

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Thrive on Purpose: Tailoring Your Self-Improvement for Maximum Health

BY: Charley Sunday Dealing with chronic pain can feel like an unending struggle, challenging you to constantly seek comfort and solutions. Embracing a path of self-improvement empowers you to cultivate wellness, transforming pain management into a proactive quest for health. This guide provides you with actionable steps designed to enhance both your physical and emotional…

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Personal Stories

5 Common Myths About Chronic Pain Debunked

BY: Katheryn Bermann Who would have thought that stepping on the sidewalk wrong would cause mobility issues for the rest of my life? I’m Katheryn Bermann. Military veteran, business owner and living with chronic pain. I knew I had inherited my mom’s weak ankles, and I had rolled them many times already prior to military…

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Newly Diagnosed

Fibromyalgia: A Walk In Our Shoes

What is Fibromyalgia? I could go on and on, explaining to you the clinical definition of this awful chronic pain condition that we live with daily, but in truth, that won’t help you understand what it is like to actually live with the condition. Suddenly, we wake up one morning, and something doesn’t seem right….

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Apps and Technology

Top 5 Apps To Keep In Your Digital Health Toolkit

BY: Jennifer Navigating life with a chronic illness often means juggling numerous aspects of health management, from symptom tracking to medication adherence. Fortunately, in today’s digital age, there’s a wealth of applications specifically designed to make this journey smoother. These apps can serve as indispensable tools, offering features like reminders, tracking, community support, and much…

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Thoughtful Tokens: Valentine’s Day Products for Chronic Illness Support

This post contains affiliate links. Positivity In Pain may receive a small commission on any purchased product through these links. This doesn’t affect the price you pay. Valentine’s Day is a beautiful time to celebrate love and show appreciation to those who hold a special place in our hearts. For individuals living with chronic illnesses, thoughtful…

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Lifestyle

My Morning Routine With A Chronic Illness

By: Error Below details a day in the life of a fellow friend with chronic illness. This is just one patient’s day with chronic pain. Now imagine how many people are out there suffering! Good morning Pipsters, Spoonies, and all others following the Positivity In Pain blog! Today I’m going to be discussing what my…

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Illness Information

Shaking Things Up

BY: Nora Snyder Lymphatic Drainage Massage Is it safe? It’s never a bad idea to check in with your doctor before trying anything new. I recommend using a registered nurse who is certified in MLD (mine uses the Vodder Method). A few contraindications to keep in mind are: Acute cellulitis/erysipelasSevere cardiac insufficiencyHepatic cirrhosis with abdominal…

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Illness Information

Toasted Skin Syndrome: The Dangers of Excessive Heating Pad Use

By: Error Have you noticed a mottled-looking pattern on your skin where you tend to use heating pads, hot water bottles, or other heated items? This is a phenomenon called “Toasted Skin Syndrome”. It occurs from excessive heat use on those areas of the skin, becoming literally toasted from the high levels of heat or…

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5 Things About Chronic Pain We Wished People Would Understand

By: Error Chronic pain is a misunderstanding to most able-bodied people, who think we, as Spoonies can just turn that area off In our brain, and/or that pain medication brings us from a 10/10 on the pain scale down to a 0/10 when, in reality, a zero on our pain scale would only happen if…

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Giveaways

Positivity in Pain’s 2024 Holiday Shopping Guide + GIVEAWAY!

This post contains affiliate links. Positivity In Pain may receive a small commission on any purchased product through these links. This doesn’t affect the price you pay. Can you believe that it’s that time of year again already? It feels like January was just here, and now we’re on the cusp of the holiday season!…

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Hospital Stays

All Nighters – What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for an Overnight Stay

BY: Error One of the most stressful parts of being chronically ill is the random emergency room visits that could possibly end up in admission into the hospital.Whether for overnight observation, symptom management, or further testing, it’s always nice to have some of your own belongings with you. Some for comfort, others for things to…

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Personal Stories

Stop The Pain

BY: Jessica Dumas October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and I want to do my part in helping you see that if you or anyone you know is going through abuse, there’s help available. If you haven’t experienced domestic violence or know anyone who has, you also need to know about it because it has…

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Mental Health

May: Bringing Hope and Awareness To Mental Health

In the realm of well-being, Mental Health Awareness Month in May stands as a beacon of hope, reminding us of the profound significance of our mental health. This is a time dedicated to shedding light on the often-overlooked aspect of our overall health while encouraging open discussions and seeking support when needed. Mental health, intricately…

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