Questions & Answers

you know that phrase? “Out of spoons”
Or maybe you’ve heard people call themselves “spoonies”?

(It’s not the same as being “spoony,” an adjective which means “silly.”)

*Spoonie* is a noun, and folks with chronic illness use it.
Spoon Theory was created by a woman named Christine Miserandino, who used spoons to represent units of energy—the energy we expend throughout the day doing the simplest of things.

Getting out of bed.

Taking a shower.

Eating breakfast.

Getting dressed.

when every… read more

What is your reason to keep living? I've come to find purpose is very important. My grandson Emmett, my daughter and my pets are my reason to live.

just wondering if anyone has found a way to do something part-time online? Though I'm on disability, you CAN make some extra money. I just don't know what it would be as I don't feel well (unpredictably) much of the time. Looking for things others might have found... Thanks!! Have a great day☺️

I'm planning on having my tailbone removed soon, but I'd feel better if I could get some feedback from someone who has had it done or from someone who can somehow relate to the pain I'm having. This is the history of the problem:

I have had tailbone pain for 20-25 years. At first, I didn't know why it hurt, and I was actually told by a doctor at some point that it may have had something to do with a lumbar laminectomy (large scar; wasn't allowed to sit for nearly 2 months; still have low back… read more

https://themighty.com/2017/06/what-doctors-dont...

* How did you feel during your
appointment?
* Was seeing them relevant?
* Have you been offered any further
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My reason for asking is that my GP believes among other situations, experiencing a trauma can be a triggering factor for the onset of the symptoms of fibromyalgia & if this is so, whether I would be a good candidate for further treatment?

I would really appreciate your willingness to share your experience with me.

Us the goverment planning to force chronic pain sufferers to go off their opiates?

‎By ”Tapping”, I mean “EFT” (Emotional Freedom Techniques) - Tapping theory is a combination of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology.

I've read lots of really good things about it (in terms of anxiety, chronic pain, depression, limiting beliefs, dealing with loss, etc.) and have three books on it (including one specifically for chronic pain)!!).

I'm just curious if anyone else has consistently used it (my problem is my lack of consistency), and how it's worked for anyone who has.‎