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'Faking well': Notes on navigating spaces, gatekeeping people with disabilities, and asking for help
Srinidhi Raghavan 2 • 5 years agoDisabled 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
Myupchar • 6 years agoPeople 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
Ians • 7 years agoOffering 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!
Fp Archives • 13 years agoEver 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.