Resources
The resources shared are intended to support learning, curiosity, and connection. Many of these resources have been recommended by individuals with lived experience or come from organizations that provide education or information related to chronic pain and illness. Because everyone's experience is unique, we encourage you to explore what resonates with you and discuss any medical questions or treatment decisions with your healthcare professionals.
Helpful Medical Information
- PubMed (National Library of Medicine) at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine) at https://medlineplus.gov
- CDC at https://www.cdc.gov.
Crisis Support
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
- HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line
Research & Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov- https://clinicaltrials.gov.
- United States Association for the Study of Pain- https://www.usasp.org
Additional Support
- Psychology Today Therapist Directory at https://www.psychologytoday.com
- FindTreatment.gov at https://findtreatment.gov.
- Chronic Illness Support & Coaching at www.alisaporter.com
- Chronic Illness Hotline available at https://chronicillnesshotline.org.
- National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability at https://www.nchpad.org.
Popular Mobile Apps From The Community
*Suggested by those with lived experience*
Curable: Chronic Pain Relief
Manage My Pain
Calm- Sleep, Mediation, Relaxation
Insight Timer- Meditate, Sleep
Pathways Pain Relief
Reflectly- Journal & AI Diary
Daylio Journal- Food Tracker
Juno- Chronic Illness Support
Bearable- Symptom Tracker
mySymptoms/food diary- Food & Symptom Tracker
Guava- Health Tracker
Finch- Self-Care
Marco Polo- Video Messenger
Breethe- Sleep & Meditation
Headspace: Sleep & Meditation
Hinge Health
Migraine Buddy- Track Headache
Pill Reminder-- All in One
Book Recommendations From The community
*Suggested by those with lived experience*
Chronic Pain Reset by Afton L. Hassett, PsyD
My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor, PhD
Sitting Pretty by Rebakah Taussig
How To Be Sick by Tony Bernhard
The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.
Kicking Sick by Amy Kurtz
The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
The Mindful Body Mindfulness, both by Ellen J. Langer
The Unexpected Journey by Emma Heming Willis
Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
We Can Do Hard Things by Glennon Doyle, Abby Wamback, Amanda Doyle
And So It Is by Jamie-Lynn Sigler
But You Look Fine by Amy Kurtz
Loving What Is by Byron Katie
When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron
Matters of the Heart by Thema Bryant, PhD