Mind Body Syndrome

TMSWiki–Tension Myositis Syndrome is another term for the Mind Body Syndrome. This is a website organized by patients who have successfully overcome this diagnosis.

Pain Societies

Pain Society of Oregon–Oregon has a very committed group of professionals from many disciplines looking at the best practices for chronic pain.

Family Support

The Caregiver Club–Dr. Vicki Rackner is a former general surgeon who has committed her career to providing tools to families who live with a person with a chronic illness.  Chronic pain is particularly difficult as there is often so much anger.  You will find her tools helpful.

Chronic Pain Awareness

The Pain Exhibit–”The Pain Exhibit is an educational, visual arts exhibit from artists with chronic pain with their art expressing some facet of the pain experience. The mission is to educate healthcare providers and the public about chronic pain through art, and to give voice to the many who suffer in abject silence.”  Writing is a major part of your healing from chronic pain. Art is also a possibility.