I believe for many people pain effects all avenues of their life. Chronic pain can become so encompassing that dealing with it does become a large part of a persons lifestyle.
I have no way of knowing if the following facts are actually true but I found one study that claims:
116 million people suffer from chronic pain every day.
Of those suffering from chronic pain:
77% report feelings of depression84% report an inability to sleep well.
74% report significant loss of energy and concentration
Pain is estimated to cost the US $635 Billion a year in healthcare expenses and lost productivity.
I agree with you! It can control your whole life!
ReplyDeleteI agree as I am one of the 116 million!
ReplyDeleteI am fortunate to be one of those who does not suffer from pain, but I know people who do, and I agree - it can control your life! I am always sorry that people have to deal with it.
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ReplyDeleteas someone currently helping with another who is in a great deal of pain, I would agree with you and not this sign.
And it is impossible to get well when all your strength is going to fighting pain.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if this was a sign to get you inside to buy some drugs to manage your pain.
ReplyDeleteI agree that chronic pain can be terribly debilitating. and is often not taken seriously enough.
Having fibromyalgia must be so difficult, Rita! I don't have it, but I do have chronic fatigue syndrome (with a connection to some kind of auto-immune problem they can;t pinpoint) and osteoarthritis just about all over my body. It is rough just getting through the day sometimes, especially when there's a lot on my to-do list! I think the move out here really took its toll on me, and made me worse. I have a lot to be thankful for, though, as I know my health could be a LOT worse. I keep you in my prayers, Rita. We all need to lift each other up for the needs that we do have. God bless you....
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