HOW A CHRONIC PAIN WARRIOR CAN HELP OTHERS
By Joanna Mechlinksi Many of us enjoy giving back to the world around us. Countless studies have shown there are numerous benefits, from increased self-worth…
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Zebras
By Joanna Mechlinski. In the 1940s, Dr. Theodore Woodward told his students, "When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses, not zebras." Considering that the man…
Opinion: Speechless - The Portrayal of Disabled and Chronically Ill People
By Joanna Mechlinski It’s rare to see a disabled or chronically ill person in a leading role on TV or in the movies. It’s even…
Perks for Chronic Illness / Disability?
By Joanna Mechlinski Let’s face it…chronic illness or disability aren’t exactly the best things that can happen to a person. They leave you feeling exhausted,…
Cut it Out Challenge for Lupus
By Joanna Mechlinski Think of all the tiny pleasures that make up your days. You probably start your morning with a cup of coffee, prepared…
Chronic Pain Awareness Is a Year Round Event!
By Joanna Mechlinski September is a big month for those of us who suffer from chronic pain. Since 2001, it’s been designated by the American…
Alternative Therapies for Chronic Pain: Considering Magnesium Lotion
By Joanna Mechlinski Like most people suffering from chronic pain, I’m on a never-ending quest. It generally goes unmentioned, yet it’s as relentlessly present as…
My Story: A Chronic Pain Patient Talks About the Pain of Loss
By Joanna Mechlinski Recently my co-worker Kim passed away from leukemia. We were devastated, of course; but even more, we were shocked. Kim was a…