There is no point in pretending. This is not a good time for anyone who suffers from chronic pain. Perhaps you will be feeling a bit anxious or depressed because of the seemingly never-ending lockdown. Then the weather is…
The importance of touch for overcoming and managing chronic pain.
In the Coronavirus pandemic the things many of us have missed most is touch, Not being able to hug our grandparents or cuddle our nieces and nephews has, for many people, been the very worst part of a very…
Chronic Pain, holidays, virtual holidays, and our wellbeing.
Earlier in the year I ran an online event which I have called ‘take your head on holiday’, which many people with chronic pain joined. It offered you the opportunity of a hypnosis session which took you on the most…
OVERCOMING NEEDLE PHOBIA
With the good news, that the corona virus vaccine will be rolled out shortly, it seemed timely to write about overcoming fear of needles. Needle phobia is extremely common affecting at least one in 10 people. Often people who…
Osteoporosis and chronic pain: how non-medical intervention can help
Over 3 million people in the UK suffer from osteoporosis and one in six of these will find themselves in hospital suffering from a broken bone. It is a serious issue which can have a devasting effect on the everyday…
OVERCOMING FEAR OF WEARING FACE MASKS
As the Coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, for some people, having to wear a face mask, has seen their anxiety risen to new heights and my office phone is constantly ringing with people wishing to address this issue….
How does eco-therapy help people with chronic pain?
I am always encouraging my clients to get out into nature any time they can. I know it helps them. This is true both when I see people suffering from anxiety, especially as the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic hits…
10 Ways For People With Chronic Pain To Take Time Out More Often
We live in a world where people seem to compete to have the busiest lives and don’t like to say no when people ask them to do anything. We manage our chronic pain, work, join clubs and teams, and…
People with Chronic Pain- What to do if you are worried about the end of lockdown
It is all change now. After being stuck at home, slowly we are able to go out a bit again. There are some new phrases we are all going to be getting used to over the next weeks as the…
Using the Power of Gratitude to Help Manage
Your Chronic Pain The practice of gratitude as a tool for happiness has been in the mainstream for years. Long-term studies support gratitude’s effectiveness, suggesting that a positive, appreciative attitude contributes to greater success in work, greater health, better…