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Negative thinking is like a self-induced autoimmune disease that can make life miserable

October 6, 2023

I need to preface this article by saying that I am not equating an autoimmune disease with how we think. What I am saying is that the way we...

A visual tip to slow down and not over do it and hurt yourself more

September 5, 2023

If you have read my books or seen my blogs or videos, you know that I live with a neurological movement disorder called dystonia that I have had since...

Be kind to your pain. It’s crying for your attention

August 10, 2023

I have lived with chronic pain from a neurological movement disorder called dystonia for over 20 years. Chronic pain does not follow any rules, and after multiple beatings, we can lose...

Another painful reminder how stress increases pain

July 26, 2023

The other day I had a water leak in one of my closets that needed immediate attention. While I was cleaning it up, I reached my arm a certain...

Understanding and improving our stress response to reduce pain and suffering

July 5, 2023

Having lived with chronic pain from dystonia for over 20 years, I spent most of that time focused on treating the physical symptoms. This has been very important and...

How we can relate more effectively to our pain

June 20, 2023

If you live with any form of pain, I’m hoping the following information will be of help. Many of us look at pain the wrong way that exacerbates our...

Cervical Dystonia: A Comprehensive Guide to Learning and Coping

June 14, 2023

I am honored to share a guest blog by Apurva Zawar, PT, DPT, GCS. She is the founder and owner of BeyondRehab, a digital Neuro-Rehab & Wellness clinic. I...

They Don’t Know What They Don’t Know: Learning to Manage Judgement and Criticism from Others When Living with a Chronic and Debilitating Condition

May 12, 2023

In my last blog, I talked about the difficulty being understood by others when living with a chronic health condition and the challenges that come with it. You can...

“I understand, but I also don’t understand” – A message to everyone about chronic health issues

May 7, 2023

A few days before a recent family gathering, I had a flare up in pain and other symptoms of dystonia that prevented me from attending. One of my relatives...

Perspective on pain and suffering – Is it all in our head? Powerful words from a fellow patient

April 10, 2023

As many of you know, I have lived with a painful neurological movement disorder called dystonia for the past 22 years. Utilizing different treatments, therapies, extensive self-care and plenty...

What’s the best thing we can do when we are in pain?

March 8, 2023

In a word, nothing. In two words, don’t panic. In two other words that are the same but are more positive and action oriented…be calm. Let me explain…when we...

My review of two new lotions for joint pain and exercise recovery

February 23, 2023

As many of you know, I have lived with chronic pain from a neurological movement disorder called dystonia since 2001. In my books, blogs, and articles, I talk about many tools for pain I...

How photography helps take my mind off my pain from dystonia

February 5, 2023

I have lived with dystonia (a neurological movement disorder) and chronic pain for over 20 years. The very active life prior to dystonia is night and day compared to...

How do we move beyond pain and suffering?

January 22, 2023

We have all at one time or another experienced pain and suffering of some kind. I sure have, living with dystonia for over 20 years, the first 5 of...

How resilient are you? Probably more than you think and give yourself credit

January 4, 2023

Having lived with chronic pain and involuntary muscle contractions from a neurological movement disorder called dystonia since 2001, I felt defeated many times. But I am still here battling...

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