When back pain leads to back surgeries and long term debilitating pain and anxiety leads to missing out on your authentic self, diving deeper into the why behind it all became an urgent exploration for Caitlin. In this episode, she shares about the complicated and diverse nature in which people encounter chronic pain, and elaborates on her experience with chronic pain and anxiety across her life.
TW: Eating disorders
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Remember that we never walk this journey alone. Helpful numbers if you or someone you love finds themself in need quickly:
988- suicide and crisis hotline
741 741 - crisis text hotline
911- medical emergencies
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