The People Part of Pain
Discover how your relationships impact chronic pain management. Learn to cultivate a supportive circle, set boundaries, and thrive despite health challenges. #ChronicPain #Support
The Healing Feeling: How do we let go of Chronic Pain habits?
Pain Dysmorphia: When Your Mind Can't Keep Up with Your Healing Body. After significant weight loss and finding relief from chronic pain, I discovered a new challenge: pain dysmorphia. My mind struggled to accept the improvements in my body, leaving me stuck in old patterns despite reduced pain. This post explores my journey and offers insights into overcoming this unexpected hurdle in healing.
What would “New Me” do?
Embrace the 'New Me' and unlock your potential! 🌟 Discover the power of living an iterative life - where challenges become opportunities and personal growth is a continuous journey. Learn how asking 'What would New Me do?' can transform your daily choices and lead to lasting positive change. Ready to evolve? Read more about balancing self-improvement with self-acceptance in my latest blog post. #NewMe #PersonalGrowth #IterativeLiving"
Delight to Despair: Dealing with Diagnosis
Diagnosis is a double-edged sword—sometimes it brings relief, other times it leads to more questions. Whether you're fighting for years to get a name for your condition or you're suddenly hit with life-altering news, the experience can swing from delight to despair. In my journey with Hidradenitis Suppurativa, finally getting diagnosed after years of pain and frustration felt like a hallelujah moment, but it was only the beginning.
In this post, I reflect on my personal experience with diagnosis, including a recent conversation with my Dad after his unexpected heart diagnosis. Living with a chronic condition not only changes how we view our own health but also how we respond to others' diagnoses. It’s a delicate balance of maintaining hope and staying grounded, even when the news feels overwhelming.
Through these experiences, I’ve learned that diagnosis is just one part of the journey. Using tools like the GRG Journal to track symptoms, emotions, and progress can help bring clarity and peace in a time filled with uncertainty.
Join me as I explore the complexities of diagnosis and share how we can stay resilient, no matter what we face. Keep growing!
The Power of Community in Chronic Health Management
Our founder, Andrea, knows firsthand the power of community. When she started her journey with chronic pain and autoimmune issues, she felt alone and misunderstood. But through creating the GRG journal and connecting with others, she found a network of warriors who uplift and inspire each other every day.
How Your Journal Can Rewire Your Brain for Better Health!
How Your Journal Can Rewire Your Brain for Better Health!
Here's the deal: chronic pain isn't just about what's happening in your body. It's also about what's going on upstairs in that beautiful brain of yours. Research shows that persistent pain can actually change the structure and function of your brain. Yep, you read that right – your pain is literally rewiring your noggin.
But here's the kicker (and it's a good one): just as your brain can learn pain, it can also unlearn it. That's where neuroplasticity comes in – your brain's superpower to change and adapt.
"Let Them": A Game-Changer for Chronic Health Warriors
Embracing the "Let Them" mindset isn't about being selfish or ignoring good advice. It's about reclaiming your power and focusing on what truly matters – your growth, resilience, and grit.
The Science of Motivation: How Journaling Can Help You Overcome Your Biology
Recent research, highlighted by motivation expert Dr. Kyra Bobinet, has shed light on the significance of the habenula - a small area in the epithalamus often referred to as the "anti-reward pathway." This biological failure detector evolved to help us survive, guiding us away from perceived threats and potential harm.