Seemingly a taboo topic – talking about mental health. I think it’s important to address. It’s something that’s ignored far too readily by the health system post surgery, but an area that plays a key role in rehabilitation.
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#70 Mental health, self image and being an amputee
This is such a huge topic for anyone who has sustained an unexpected disability, that I thought it was worth talking about… and something I will more than likely revisit again in the future.
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Mental health and Chronic pain are both topics that are little talked about. They seem to be brushed under the carpet, people seem to be almost ashamed to admit it might affect them, let alone seek help for it. But what exactly does chronic pain do to you, physically and emotionally?
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This seems to be a taboo subject – one that no one wants to openly talk about and one that so underestimated and under-treated (in my experience not even addressed at all) when dealing with major surgery like amputation. Here’s my thoughts.
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