Pain is a tricky thing to live with. I attended a three month course on pain management. I got a certificate at the end of it too. It was an acknowledgment that I could cope and have all the information I need. I was now able to adjust to my pain and disability. In this blog post I will explain things I’ve learned that helped me. I hope you, too, can find something that gives you relief from your pain. You may hear others use the phrase “You don’t look sick.” Fear not. Other people’s ignorance is not yours. Read on and hopefully you may be able to apply them to your life and make positive changes that will help being in pain more bearable. Spoon Theory ‘Spoonies’ are people who suffer from chronic pain and use the spoon theory to apply to their way of life. This term for pain was created by Christine Miserandino. The theory is the best way to explain to others how pain effects you. I saw spoonie on people’s social media and it confused me what it meant. Now I use it! Imagine you have t