Simone Engbo HansenKeeping up appearances as a chronic pain patientYou know those days were you just feel like, well, shit? You’ve got breakouts on your chin, bags under your eyes, foggy brain, and a…Oct 28, 2019Oct 28, 2019
Simone Engbo HansenHow to travel with chronic painChronic pain never takes a day off. But it’s not impossible to travel even if you’re in pain. These are my suggestionsAug 6, 2019Aug 6, 2019
Simone Engbo HansenIs it possible to feel sexy when you’re chronically ill?The last thing you feel when you’re sickis sexy and beautiful. So what if you’re sick ALL the time?Mar 29, 20191Mar 29, 20191
Simone Engbo HansenLiving with chronic pain: Remembering what wasOne of the things I miss most about my life before chronic pain wasn’t being pain-free; it’s who I was before my injuries.Feb 9, 2019Feb 9, 2019
Simone Engbo HansenLiving with chronic pain: Sleep (or the lack thereof)Every human needs sleep. But if you’re a chronic pain patient, getting rest is no easy task.Jan 29, 20194Jan 29, 20194
Simone Engbo HansenI have a hard time forgiving the person who hurt meI can’t forgive the person who hurt me. But maybe if I did, it wouldn’t hurt so much.Dec 25, 20181Dec 25, 20181
Simone Engbo HansenPain and grief are actually a lot alikeYou just cannot begin to comprehend what constant, physical pain is like. Unless you’ve dealt with real, deep grief.Dec 21, 2018Dec 21, 2018
Simone Engbo HansenWhy we need more terms like “spoonie” to explain chronic illnessHave you heard of the term “spoonie”? Until a few years back, I hadn’t - but now I wish everyone knew.Dec 20, 20186Dec 20, 20186