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Scenario

How chronic pain leads to social isolation

My friends stopped inviting me places because I cancel so often due to pain, and I understand why but it still hurts to be excluded.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The unpredictable nature of illness creates patterns of disappointment that erode social connections despite good intentions on all sides.

Your guide for this
Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Pain — acute and chronic management?”

Peri

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.

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