TWI - MIGRAINE LIFE & LIVING WITH CHRONIC PAIN

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Welcome to episode 27 - In this episode, Emie gets personal. Sharing her own experience with chronic pain and migraine managment for nearly 30 years.

Within this intimate episode, Emie shares 3 sets of 3 with listeners when it comes to chronic pain.

3 Practical ways to help somebody with chronic pain, feel seen

1. Just be there. Be with them. Do not try to fix them or offer solutions
2. Acknowledge that you don’t know what to say – that is perfectly acceptable
3. Lead with a curiosity, not criticism or skepticism

3 things to avoid saying when you don’t understand others chronic pain

1. “Just push through it.”
2. “At least you don’t have to go to work”
3. “Just remember, there’s always someone worse off”

3 suggestions for someone living with chronic pain

1. Be gentle with yourself
2. Assume good intent in others.
3. Don’t isolate. Find ways to communicate with your network what you need and how they can help. Share clearly what you want and what you don’t want.

Listen to the full episode to learn more, you will be happy you did!!

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