Category Archives: pain
Why I Won’t Call Pain “Banana”
There is a chronic pain community that discourages people from using the word “pain.” Instead, they encourage members to use the word “banana.” The idea is that replacing a threatening word with something neutral or even silly can help the … Continue reading
“The Suicide Disease” x 4
It is said that Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is “ranked among the most painful of all medical problems and has been nicknamed the ‘suicide disease’ because there is no cure and limited effective treatments. The pain from CRPS is … Continue reading
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Tagged chronic disease, chronic illness, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, CRPS, RSD, SGB, SGB4PTSD, Stellate Ganglion Block
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CRPS and the Importance of Feeling Safe: An IPNB Perspective on Pain and Recovery
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, the sense of safety is deeply intertwined with the functioning of the nervous system, which plays a key role in conditions like Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). IPNB emphasizes that our brains and bodies … Continue reading
Restoring Homeostasis: How IPNB Can Inform CRPS Treatment
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) reflects how the mind, body, and environment are deeply interconnected. CRPS, particularly in its chronic form, illustrates how trauma—initially physical but often layered with emotional and social stress—can lead … Continue reading
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Tagged co-regulation, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, connection, CRPS, CRPS recovery, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Nervous System, pain, RSDS, safety, trust
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