This month, Dr. G's Corner addressed the following comment that was submitted: "I suffer in silence because of the stigma I put on myself because I take pain medication. I keep secrets because I don't want people to know. I feel ashamed. It gets heavy."

https://fb.watch/t7PcS95Dvp/

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Last night, Dr. G's Corner delved into the intersection of anxiety and chronic pain, exploring whether anxiety can manifest physical symptoms.

https://fb.watch/rPuNAn8oCm/

So honored to be recognized by PAINWeek!

Wednesday on Dr. G's Corner, I addressed the following question that was pre-submitted: How can loving-kindness meditations help my chronic pain?

Following the discussion, a loving-kindness meditation was conducted.

Check out the video here: https://fb.watch/q63vPGnxH-/

The Live session addressed the following question that was pre-submitted: Why do other people experience mental health difficulties when someone around them is in pain?

Following the discussion, a brief 5-senses mindfulness activity was conducted.

Watch the video here: ...

The holidays can be difficult living with chronic pain. We at the U.S. Pain Foundation understand this firsthand.

This is why we make sure that no one has to be alone during the holidays.

On December 24 and 25, as well as December 31 and January 1, a special holiday peer support group...

The following is taken from: HopeWorks of Howard County

Sessions feature expressive-arts activities, self-care practices, relaxation techniques, and guest speakers.

HopeWorks’ survivor’s mental health awareness and wellbeing group, Thriving Together, is excited to host...

The holidays can be difficult, especially if you live with chronic pain. Know that you don't have to go it alone. Join one or both of our U.S. Pain Foundation peer-led support groups this Thursday and Friday. Here you will be surrounded by a community of people who get it.

Register by visiting ...

I was interviewed by The U.S. Pain Foundation for their INvisible Project, Disparities (3rd Edition) on the topic of #MedicalGaslighting.

Check it out here: https://invisibleproject.org/medical-gaslighting-the-devastating-effects-of-being-told-your-symptoms-are-not-valid/

Want me to come to your...

Watch the webinar here: https://youtu.be/_Mqh3_DWAIg

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Cefaly (2023). Interview on Mental Health and Migraine for Mental Health Awareness Month. Interview at RetreatMigraine. tiktok.com/t/ZTRKGGXke/

Get ready for a giant post on waiting room etiquette!

I've had many medical appts this past month. Here's what not to do in the waiting room.

1. Leave your sh*t at the door. No one wants to hear you arguing as a couple. We are not an audience on The Jerry Springer Show.

2. Use your inside voice....

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Check out my article in this RARE entrepreneur series with Rare Revolution Magazine!

  -- meeting the beating hearts behind...

Alt text: Picture of Dr. G with back to camera, standing in front of an ocean. Middle finger extended in defiance of chronic pain. Text overlay says "I'll be okay. Just not today."

I've been having a particularly difficult week, medically. Truth be told, it's been a bad few years.

It's okay to...

A heartfelt thanks to all those representing #Migraine and #Headache Diseases today at Headache on The Hill!

Flashback to 2018, my first #HOH!

#HOH2023 #Advocacy #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #WashingtonDC

Join our waitlist so you can be amongst the first to know when the next class will be. You will get to decide if you'd like to join the next class BEFORE it gets sold out!

https://www.phoenixrisingwithdrg.com/join-the-waitlist-for-empowered-relief

Alt Text: Got Pain? Learn more here. Dr. Melissa Geraghty presents Empowered Relief. 

Event: Empowered Relief™

Where: Zoom

When: 02.15.23 at 5pm Central Time

Registration: https://www.phoenixrisingwithdrg.com/store

ONLY 10 SPOTS PER CLASS!

Empowered Relief™ is an...

Alt Image text: MacKenzie Strong. Close-up picture of a young woman looking off into the distance, wearing a hat.

I have known MacKenzie for many years as we are both part of the (very) complex medical patient community. She is a wonderful young woman with a heart of gold.

This year,...

Image Alt Text: Empowered Relief Testimonial: "The binaural audio alone was worth the class. I loved it! And for everyone who can't see a pain therapist weekly, the class gets right to the heart of what they can work on to deal with their pain."

As someone with multiple chronic pain conditions as...

If you didn't make it to the Live webinar on Tuesday, no worries! The recording is now available on YouTube:

Living mentally well with chronic pain conditions

3 years ago today I had neurosurgery.

It feels like yesterday and forever ago all at the same time. I forgot the date was coming up and I am caught off guard. All the feels.

#TetheredCord #NEISvoid #MEspine #RareDisease #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #SpinalCordInjury