Sharing a diary of my life with chronic painCIARA Chapman opens her front door with a cheery smile and an apology. In Ireland, 13% of people live with some form of chronic pain: more than one in 50 people are living with “moderate to severe” chronic pain, according to a 2006 study. Of these, 42% of people with chronic pain think that others doubt the existence of their pain. It’s common for chronic pain sufferers to be told their condition is psychosomatic. “Some doctors dispute chronic pain, and say it’s psychosomatic.

Source: Evening echo February 15, 2018 12:00 UTC