Living with chronic pain
or fatigue can make everyday life harder, but it doesn’t have to define you.
Chronic pain means feeling uncomfortable for more than three months, while
chronic fatigue makes you feel tired all the time, even after resting. These challenges
can be tough, but many people with chronic pain or fatigue stay strong and live
happy, full lives by being determined and resilient.
Understanding Chronic Pain
Taking care of yourself,
asking for support, and trying activities like relaxation, light exercise, and
therapy can help improve how you feel. Everyone’s experience is different, but
small steps can make a big difference.
The YouTube video "Understanding
Pain in Less Than 5 Minutes, And What to Do About It!" explains how
pain works, especially chronic pain. It shows how pain is influenced by a mix
of body, mind, and social factors and offers simple tips to help manage it.
The Chronic Pain and Fatigue
Research Center
The Chronic Pain and
Fatigue Research Center (CPFRC) at the University of Michigan has a lot of
helpful information on chronic pain and fatigue. Since 1998, they’ve been
working to understand and manage conditions like fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis,
and low back pain by studying what causes them.
The CPFRC uses special tools like brain scans, genetic testing, and sensory testing to learn more about chronic pain. They also look at how things like exercise, acupuncture, and new treatments, including cannabis and psychedelics, might help people feel better.
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Strengthening Family Bonds During
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Join the Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands' informative hour on how the holidays impact mental health. While they can bring
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coping strategies for families dealing with depression, domestic violence, and
anxiety during the holiday season. She will also focus on the lasting effects
these issues can have on children.
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The SPAN Youth Chat
Join us virtually on January 8th from 4:15 to 5:00 PM with Maddie Evans, Youth Engagement Coordinator from the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FSCN). Maddie is dedicated to empowering youth and families and she leads the FSCN’s Youth Advisory Board, fostering leadership and self-advocacy among youth and young adults.
Resources...
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Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
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