For people living with chronic pain, nervous system dysregulation is not a side effect — it is central to the experience. Here are six evidence-based practices with the science behind each one, and the honest reality of how I use them myself. If you live with chronic pain, your nervous system is working overtime. Not […]
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Something has been shifting in me for a while now. And I’ve been quiet about it – sitting with it, turning it over and it’s time to share it. I want to tell you why I’m evolving , what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what you can expect from me going forward. Because if you’ve been
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“I just want to feel like me again.” It’s a sentence I hear often in my work with women living with chronic pain. Chronic illness doesn’t just affect the body, it slowly, and often subtly, changes how you see yourself. Over time, the loss isn’t only about what your body can no longer do, but
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Menopause is a natural stage in every woman’s life, often occurring between 45 and 55 years of age, but peri-menopause (the stage before menopause when hormone levels are up and down). While it marks the end of menstruation, menopause and peri-menopause can bring physical and emotional challenges. Chronic pain, low mood, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and
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The Connection Between Sleep and Chronic Pain: How Restorative Sleep Can Improve Your Well-Being Living with chronic pain can be exhausting, both physically and emotionally. While there are many strategies to manage pain, one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—tools for pain relief is quality sleep. Sleep and chronic pain have a bidirectional relationship, meaning
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Shifting Your Mindset: Turning Down the Volume on Pain Living with chronic pain can feel like an ongoing battle, one that is both physically and emotionally exhausting. It’s completely natural to feel frustrated, asking, Why won’t this pain go away? or thinking, I just can’t deal with this anymore. These feelings are valid and understandable,
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As a Psychotherapist specialising in chronic pain, I want to share something that is deeply important to me: my approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and lived experience. I don’t just work with clients from a clinical perspective—I’ve lived the reality of chronic pain myself. This unique combination of professional expertise and personal experience is
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Regulating the Nervous System: A Key to Managing Chronic Pain For chronic pain patients, the experience of persistent discomfort is not just a physical challenge but a complex interplay between the body and mind. You will probably already understand the power of reframing thoughts and emotions. However, incorporating nervous system regulation into your practice can
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Healing Through Feeling: The Power of Embracing Your Emotions Healing is often described as a journey, a process that involves navigating through life’s challenges and finding peace within. While it’s natural to want to bypass painful experiences and rush toward comfort, true healing requires something many of us find counterintuitive: feeling our feelings. In today’s
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Embracing a Gentle Festive Season: 5 Tips for Managing the Holidays with Chronic Pain The holiday season is here, and December brings with it a special kind of warmth and magic. The glow of twinkling lights, the scent of mulled wine, and the comfort of sweet treats like mince pies—all these little pleasures can add
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