Chronic Pain

'Faking well': Notes on navigating spaces, gatekeeping people with disabilities, and asking for help

Disabled people come in all shapes and sizes. Some of our disabilities are visible, some invisible. Some don’t deteriorate. Others fluctuate. Many disabilities — like psycho-social disabilities, chronic pain and fatigue — are increasingly being discussed in India. Still, I’ve learnt that asking for accommodations is among the hardest things to do, writes Srinidhi Raghavan

The emotional aspects of chronic pain

People suffering from depression and anxiety tend to experience a much higher intensity of pain than happy people.

Playing a VR game while drawing blood may significantly reduce perception of pain

Offering children to play a Virtual Reality (VR) game while drawing blood can reduce their perception of acute pain, anxiety and general distress.

Chronic pain? Its all in your head!

Ever wondered why some people experience chronic pain than others from similar injuries? It's because their brains are hardwired differently to respond to injuries, scientists say.