I'm addicted to checking pain forums online because it's the only place where people understand what I'm going through, but it's making me more depressed.
More people experience this than they realize.
The comfort of shared suffering can become a trap that reinforces illness identity rather than fostering resilience.
“Where Are You with Pain — acute and chronic management?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.