“Having a chronic illness, Molly thought, was like being invaded. Her grandmother back in Michigan used to tell about the day one… — Alison Lurie Copy Share Image
“the media, at least in the U.S., tends to focus on pain pill use, abuse, and addiction by people who do not… — Anna Hamilton Copy Share Image
“Several medical professional organizations acknowledge the utility of opioid therapy and many case series and large surveys report satisfactory reductions in pain,… — Andrew Rosenblum Copy Share Image
So if somebody has chronic pain, we want to manage the pain, but we still want to treat the insomnia separately. So… — Shelby Harris Copy Share Image
What I mean is sometimes, for an artist, chronic pain can be a gift. — Chuck Palahniuk Copy Share Image
“In the midst of pain, we begin to understand the price Jesus paid for our salvation.” — Cindee Snider Re Copy Share Image
I want to make it clear, though, that I am not trying to say these are bad drugs. Opioid medications in the… — Perri Peltz Copy Share Image
“The A.W.E. Method A.W.E stands for Attention, Wait, Exhale and Expand. Attention means Focusing your full and undivided attention on something you… — Jake Eagle LPC Copy Share Image
“If your body is screaming in pain, whether the pain is muscular contractions, anxiety, depression, asthma or arthritis, a first step in… — Marilyn Van M. Derbur Copy Share Image
“It’s like I have this demon inside of me, and I want it gone, but the idea of removing it via pill… — John Green Copy Share Image
Chronic pain or other challenges are invitations; gifts that challenge us to learn how to manage the mind. — Cheryl Richardson Copy Share Image
“Terry recalled far better days when she'd risen bright and early every morning.... Days before darkness had closed in and refused to… — Dawn M. Turner Copy Share Image
I have successfully dealt with my dependence and my chronic pain issues. I ask that my privacy and that of my family… — Jim Irsay Copy Share Image
“Chronic pain shatters productive lives. Chronic pain almost always is accompanied by depression, anxiety, frustration, fatigue, isolation, and lowered self-esteem.” — Jed Diamond Copy Share Image
“There are a lot of victims when it comes to addiction. I know there's an overdose epidemic. We see those faces. But… — Donna Marsh Copy Share Image
“I currently take Lortab, which is a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. I’d rather not take this medication, or any medication for… — Alison Moore Copy Share Image
“My doctors, who are not cavalier with prescriptions, give me this medication because I have earned their trust. And yet, with mounting… — Michael Bihovsky Copy Share Image
“We may deny that an event occurred, or we may act as though it was unimportant. For instance, when someone we love… — Peter A. Levine Copy Share Image
“Despite what appears to be a low risk of addiction in naïve, chronic pain patients, it is reasonable to ask how much… — Howard L. Fields Copy Share Image
So, more times than not, but not every time, it can be linked to a medical problem, such as menopause, cancer, chronic… — Shelby Harris Copy Share Image
“Somewhere inside that hurting body, there is something better, something stronger, something real.” — R. M. Drake Copy Share Image
It's so important for those living with chronic pain to establish good communication with both their healthcare professionals and caregivers. Clear communication… — Naomi Judd Copy Share Image
“We set limits for ourselves all the time. This imaginary line that you're positive you won't ever cross. An action that you… — Alison G. Bailey Copy Share Image
“We can't escape from our problems, but we can learn to live with them in a way that is peaceful and joyful.” — Pema Chodron Copy Share Image
“For some reason the word “chronic” often has to be explained. It does not mean severe, though many chronic conditions can be… — Stephen Fry Copy Share Image
