Tag Archives: chronic illness
The Neuroscience of Being Believed: A Biology Nerd’s Journey to Evidence-Based Self-Advocacy In Medicine
I’m such a biology nerd and consider my life one long experiment that I have done things like this. In the past 7 years, I have tracked large quantities of personal bio data. It quantifies my struggles and progress as … Continue reading
Why a Doctor Visit Can Increase Our Pain
For someone with a chronic condition, going to the doctor can increase pain because the body is already in a heightened state of sensitivity. When pain persists over time, the nervous system adapts by becoming more responsive to potential threats, … 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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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
How We Treat Each Other Changes Who We Are
I often say “How we treat each other changes who we are,” but what does that mean? The way we treat one another shapes our health, both physically and mentally. If more people understood this, it could revolutionize not just how … Continue reading