Ask Us Anything (AUA-1)

Strategic Empathy: Handling Chronic Pain and Invisible Illnesses

In the inaugural Q&A episode of 'It's Not In Your Head,' Dan and Juz discuss strategies for managing chronic pain, addressing both patient and provider perspectives. They tackle how to respond to common misconceptions about chronic pain, offer quick ways to explain one's condition without going into detail, and share methods for recognizing personal capacity and setting boundaries. Additionally, they delve into how doctors can better support chronic pain patients through strategic empathy and acknowledging the limits of medical knowledge. Tune in for practical advice and empathetic approaches to living with and understanding chronic pain.