The American Chronic Pain Association is a wealth of resources for people experiencing chronic pain from fibromyalgia, back pain, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, irritable bowel syndrome, and more.
Pain is unique in that there need not be any visible signs for pain. In fact, pain can be encompassing, sometimes it is even difficult for someone experiencing chronic pain to put their experiences into words.
Within the ACPA's website are various checklists and logs available for anyone to print as a tool for communicating about pain to medical or mental health staff. The more clearly someone experiencing chronic pain is able to convey their experience of pain, the more likely he or she will be able to receive individualized support and treatment.
If you are experiencing chronic pain, consider checking out resources available to improve your quality of life.
You are worth it.
Rebecca
