PGP / SPD My story:

Real Pain Management Isn’t a Crime: ( Uncensored image at the bottom of the post because PAIN MANAGEMENT should NEVER be CRIMINAL .) THIS is just a woman having medicine. Yet in the UK, the way I first accessed that medicine was illegal. That’s the reality of what happens when control, stigma, and money dictate healthcare instead of lived experience. Yes, before I could legally access medical cannabis, I tried marijuana illegally for my disabilities. I was honest about that — even with the police. Once I realised it genuinely helped my chronic pain and quality of life, I went legal. But apparently that honesty didn’t matter. THIS image — taken from a video where I finally had enough pain relief to dance a little and be silly for once — contributed to my advocacy work with Durham County Council being cancelled. It also impacted my employment support after trust completely broke down. People ask why I speak up about “breaking the law.” Because it never should have been against the law in...

HOW TO SURVIVE WITH SPD OVER THE WINTER PERIOD: Here are a few things you can do to help you stay well and as pain free as possible this Christmas Period: Avoid going out if your SPD is very severe and if the weather is very poor,the cold can make your SPD much worse so you must stay warm. Shop online, or get a relative to shop for things you need for you. We understand that being stuck at home can make you feel trapped and can affect your self esteem, so we suggest that you invite people over to you and invite people who will understand and can help you be happy and remain positive about the SPD and the situation you are in. It does not matter the severity of the SPD or whether or not you are pregnant with SPD or have had your baby and still have your SPD, SPD at any level, in any situation causes pain, makes you uncomfortable, and can affect your mobility and can make you feel low or affect your confidence. You are not alone and the support group is a great place to start...