We all know that changing habits of behavior changes our life experiences, but putting this to practice is where a lot of us get stuck. Either we doubt our ability,…
The CDC reports that approximately 17% of parents in the U.S. have a disabled child. These parents not only cope with the stress that accompanies their attempts to provide stability,…
Thinking about the year-end holidays brings up a kaleidoscope of images, and an array of emotions for me. And everyone else too, I imagine. There are the vivid memories of…
Living with a chronic health condition is sometimes reminiscent of the plight of Sisyphus, a king from Greek mythology. Sisyphus was king of Ephyra who was punished for chronic deceitfulness…
The other day I was speaking with a coaching client who suffers with a chronic health condition called dystonia, which is accompanied by chronic pain. I also live with dystonia…
Most of us have heard of the fight-or-flight stress response. It becomes activated when we believe there is a chance we can outfight or outrun real or perceived danger and…
Rare Community Profiles is a Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their families, advocates, scientists, and more.…
Thinking about the year-end holidays brings up a kaleidoscope of images, and an array of emotions for me. And everyone else too, I imagine. There are the vivid memories of…
Life is ever evolving so it is important to remember that the storms in our lives do not always last forever. When I developed dystonia in 2001, I lost everything I was…
If you have read my books, seen my blogs, or watched my videos, you know that I live with a neurological movement disorder called dystonia, which I've had since 2001.…
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 our…
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 helpful,…
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 problem,…
Written by Lisa Matthews I know I am not alone in my suffering…Recently, I read an article published in 2018 by The National Library of Medicine where it was estimated that,…
An estimated 2-4% of people worldwide have fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and issues with mood, sleep, and memory. This disorder, which affects women more…
On April 26th, I had the honor of speaking at the American Brain Foundation’s Commitment to Cures fundraising dinner during the American Academy of Neurology annual convention in Boston. I…
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 experience…
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 the forced sedentary…
The other day I read a post in a dystonia support group that is similar to something I see and hear very often. I’m sure you have as well, and…
Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by intense and debilitating chronic pain affecting one side of the face. Currently, there are a number of treatment options to reduce pain: tricyclic antidepressants, anticonvulsants,…
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 those years being…
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 every day… and…
Chronic pain reminds me of a bully that picks on kids in the schoolyard every day. Like the bully, chronic pain does not follow any rules and after multiple beatings,…
I believe very strongly in the power of thoughts and words as it relates to my health. I say this because I have lived with a painful chronic neurological movement…
I love quotes. Some of them I read or hear and they go in one ear and out the other. Those that really resonate stick with me and help change…
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