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🌿 Mindfulness Advocate | πŸŽ₯ Creator | πŸ“ˆ Entrepreneur Founder of SickDesign, sharing daily inspiration and practical tips for calm, focus, and growth. 🎧🎨 Follow for daily inspiration, practical mindfulness tips, and a journey toward a more centered.

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Rest is not failure, recovery begins in stillness. Calm, not chaos, heals. ➜ Further Reading: [https://bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #ChronicPain #PainAwareness #Nervember #TheLongPain #HealthNZ #TeWhatuOra #Aotearoa #Rehabilitation #Neuroplasticity #RestorativeHealth #ChronicIllness #Burningnights

29.10.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Small steps count, Rest is not failure bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #ChronicPain #Neuroplasticity #Rehabilitation #PainAwareness #Physiotherapy #HealthNZ #TeWhatuOra #TheLongPain #ChronicIllness #RehabScience #burningnights

28.10.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Slow your breath. 4 s in, 6 s out. Calm follows. Your body listens when you breathe. ➜ More: bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #PainMedicine #Neuroscience #MindBodyHealth #ClinicalEducation #BreathingTherapy #Rehabilitation #ParasympatheticSystem #HealthcareInnovation #burningnights #Neuroplasticity

27.10.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On flare days, be ready: playlists, breathing tools, and favourite comforts help your body find calm again. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday #CRPS #PainFlare #ChronicPainAwareness #SelfSoothing #Mindfulness #CalmNervousSystem #Neuroplasticity #ChronicPainSupport #InvisibleDisability #TheLongPain #burningnights

26.10.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Every shower, every meal, every step counts. Small victories rebuild strength after CRPS. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #ChronicPain #PainAwareness #InvisibleIllness #Nervember #CRPSAwareness #ChronicIllness #PainManagement #MindfulLiving #HealingJourney #SmallVictories #Pacing #burningnights

23.10.2025 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don’t track flares, track triggers. Focus on patterns, not pain. Calm brains feel safer. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday #CRPS #ChronicPain #ExplainPain #PainToolkit #PainScience #MindBodyConnection #PainEducation #PacingNotPushing #CRPSAwareness #ChronicIllness #SelfCare #PainRehab #AdaptiveLiving

22.10.2025 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Recovery thrives on teamwork β€” build your support circle and let others help you heal. πŸ’ͺ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday ➜ Always consult a CRPS specialist #CRPS #ChronicPain #PainToolkit #SelfManagement #Teamwork #HealingJourney #CRPSAwareness #Rehabilitation #Physiotherapy #CRPSNZ #flareplan #Neuroplasticity

21.10.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rest isn’t laziness β€” it’s treatment. CRPS recovery takes pacing and patience.➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday #CRPS #PainAwareness #RestIsRecovery #PacingMatters #Neuroplasticity #CRPSAwareness #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness #TheLongPain #PainToolkit #MindfulRecovery #PainEducation #SelfCare

20.10.2025 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Teach one person about CRPS today β€” awareness grows one conversation at a time. ➜ [https://bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
➜ Always see your specialist. #CRPSAwareness #TeachOnePerson #Nervember #MindBodyConnection #PatientAdvocacy #CRPSNZ #ChronicIllnessCommunity #SupportMatters #HealthEducation #PainToolkit

19.10.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Small, gentle steps teach safety. Repeat tiny motions; build trust, not fear. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday #CRPS #Nervember #ChronicPain #PainScience #PainEducation #Rehabilitation #Physiotherapy #Neuroplasticity #Pacing #GradedExposure #ClinicalPractice #HealthcareLeadership #QualityImprovement

16.10.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Start your day with gratitude - list 3 things you’re thankful for. It can calm pain and lift your mood. πŸ’›#CRPS #Gratitude #Nervember #Psychology #EvidenceBasedCare #HealthProfessionals #Wellbeing #Resilience #LongPainProject #HopeInPain #MedicalCommunity #PainAwareness #ukburningnights#TheLongPain

15.10.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nerv’ember is almost here!!! My debut book Agony of War – The Forgotten History of Pain, War, and CRPS releases.

#CRPS #Nervember #CRPSAwareness #ChronicPain #PainAwareness #TheLongPain #AgonyOfWar #InvisibleDisability #ChronicIllness #CRPSCommunity #ChronicPainWarrior #BookLaunch #CRPSFighter

14.10.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nerv’ember is almost here!!! My debut book Agony of War – The Forgotten History of Pain, War, and CRPS releases.

#CRPS #Nervember #CRPSAwareness #ChronicPain #PainAwareness #TheLongPain #AgonyOfWar #InvisibleDisability #ChronicIllness #CRPSCommunity #ChronicPainWarrior #BookLaunch #CRPSFighter

14.10.2025 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have a β€œsetback plan” ready β€” know what tools help most when pain flares. You’re not starting over, just resetting. πŸ’ͺ
➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday #CRPS #PainManagement #Rehabilitation #ChronicPain #PainToolkit #SelfManagement #CRPSAwareness #Neurorehabilitation #OccupationalTherapy #PatientEducation

14.10.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Teaching loved ones about CRPS fosters empathy and understanding β€” connection eases isolation. πŸ’› ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday #CRPSAwareness #PainManagement #Neurorehabilitation #PatientCare #HealthEducation #InvisibleIllness #ChronicPain #MedicalResearch #HealthEquity #ClinicianAwareness #TheLongPain

13.10.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrate small winsβ€”they’re proof of resilience πŸ’›
➜ More: bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
➜ Always consult your CRPS specialist
#CRPS #PainAwareness #Resilience #Healing #Rehabilitation #Neuroplasticity #Resilience #Healthcare #Physiotherapy #ChronicPain #PatientCare #SelfManagement #Mindfulness #Psychology

12.10.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Small hobbies calm pain. Gardening or puzzles help retrain your brain toward healing. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday ➜ Always consult a CRPS specialist. #CRPS #ChronicPain #Healing #Mindfulness #SelfCare #Hobbies #PainAwareness #Wellbeing #FlareUpSupport #GentleLiving #Puzzles #Gardening #ArtTherapy #Hope

09.10.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Focus on what you can do today, not what you can’t. πŸ’›
Small steps forward still count. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #ChronicPain #PainAwareness #Nervember #ChronicIllness #CRPSAwareness #PainSupport #InvisibleDisability #HealingJourney #SelfCare #SmallSteps #Resilience #Hope #MindfulLiving

08.10.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anti-inflammatory foods like berries & salmon can reduce pain & support healing. Small choices, big impact. bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #ChronicPain #AntiInflammatory #HealingFoods #NutritionTips #PainRelief #CRPSAwareness #ChronicIllness #WellnessJourney #EatWellLiveWell #MindfulLiving #Nervember

07.10.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Setbacks aren’t failures - they’re pauses. Rest, adapt, and keep moving. πŸ’› ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #ChronicPain #PainAwareness #MindsetShift #SetbacksArePauses #PainToolkit #ChronicIllnessSupport #Resilience #PainManagement #HealingJourney #InvisibleIllness #DisabilityAwareness #Pacing

03.10.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Journaling gives your brain a safe outletβ€”naming it tames it. One page. Five minutes. Repeat. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #ChronicPain #PainManagement #Journaling #AnxietyRelief #Mindfulness #MentalHealth #PainToolkit #Pacing #SelfCare #Neuroplasticity #FlareManagement #Caregivers #SupportCircle

02.10.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Music or art can retune attention during a CRPS flare - 5–10 mins helps. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #ChronicPain #Flare #Pacing #ArtTherapy #Music #Mindfulness #Spoonie #SelfEfficacy #CaregiverSupport #PatientEducation #RehabScience
Medical Disclaimer: See your CRPS specialist for personalized care

01.10.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Balance activity + rest. Pacing prevents flares and builds steady strength. More info: bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
See your CRPS specialist. #CRPS #ChronicPain #Pacing #PainManagement #SelfCare #OccupationalTherapy #PainNeuroscience #AutonomicRegulation #Neuroplasticity #ReturnToFunction #VocationalRehab

30.09.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two minutes of guided imagery + longer exhales can calm stress signals and ease flares. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
See your specialist.
#CRPS #ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome #ChronicPain #PainManagement #Mindfulness #GuidedImagery #Breathwork #NervousSystem #StressRelief #PainEducation #Neuroplasticity

28.09.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Guided imagery & mindfulness can calm stress signals and ease CRPS flares. πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #PainManagement #Mindfulness #GuidedImagery #Neuroplasticity #HolisticCare #StressReduction #ChronicPain #HealthcareInnovation #Rehabilitation #PatientCare #ChronicIllnessManagement #Wellbeing

25.09.2025 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrate the small wins πŸŒ±β€”they add up to big progress. CRPS recovery is built step by step. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #CelebrateSmallWins #ChronicPainLife #CRPSWarrior #ChronicPainSupport #InvisibleIllness #PainAwareness #MindBodyBalance #FlareCare #PainToolkit #ResilientLiving #PacingNotPushing

24.09.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Plan your day with priorities: do key tasks when your energy is highest. Pacing prevents burnout. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday #CRPS #PainSupport #CRPS #PainManagement #Prioritisation #EnergyManagement #ChronicPainCare #PainToolkit #SelfManagement #HealthLeadership #PatientSupport #ClinicalPractice

23.09.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Use heat or cold packs only if they ease your CRPS symptoms β€” relief is personal. Trust your body’s signals.
➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
➜ Always consult a CRPS specialist
#CRPSAwareness #ChronicPain #PainTips #HeatTherapy #ColdTherapy #ComfortCare #InvisibleDisability #PainSupport #MindfulCare #Spoonie

22.09.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gentle stretching supports mobility 🌱 Even tiny moves in fingers, toes, wrists, or ankles can keep stiffness away. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday ➜ Always consult your CRPS specialist. #CRPS #Mobility #Stretching #PainRelief #ChronicPain #CRPS #PainManagement #ChronicPain #Rehabilitation #Physiotherapy

18.09.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Use a timer ⏲️ to pause before pain spikesβ€”pacing protects energy & prevents flares. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
Always consult your CRPS specialist. #CRPSAwareness #PacingMatters #ChronicPain #CRPSAwareness #PainManagement #ChronicPainTips #PacingMatters #MindfulLiving #CRPSCommunity #PainToolkit

17.09.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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