From celebrities with chronic pain to doctors and pain-expert authors, these 55 quotes about chronic pain offer motivation, empathy and understanding—and will help you feel less alone.

The Cycle of Chronic Pain Chronic pain exists in cycles that impact the mind and body (Turk & Okifuji, 2002). When pain persists, enjoyable activities can become too physically demanding.

Chronic pain can result from nervous-system overload that creates physical symptoms in response to repressed emotions, therapist Nicole Sachs says.

Many people struggle with chronic pain and it may be due to the foods they eat. A dietitian recommends foods that help with inflammation and boost antioxidants.

After developing chronic pain, I started looking into what scientists do — and still don’t — understand about the disease. Here is what I learned.

From celebrities with chronic pain to doctors and pain-expert authors, these 55 quotes about chronic pain offer motivation, empathy and understanding—and will help you feel less alone.

Chronic pain can result from nervous-system overload that creates physical symptoms in response to repressed emotions, therapist Nicole Sachs says.