Do you talk about your pain or complain about it? What do you do if other people ask you about your pain?
Pain talk is a maladaptive pain behavior – worsening symptoms by adding more attention to the pain. We can't move forward if we're constantly reminding ourselves of the pain or if we 're surrounded by negativity. I choose not to talk about my chronic pain to myself or with others, including my doctors (unless there is a new symptom that need acute treatment). Learn more
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AuthorTom Bowen is a chronic pain patient who turned into an advocate, educator, and collaborator. Categories
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