Depression from living with an autoimmune

What is Depression?

Depression is a serious medical condition that negatively affects mood, thinking, behavior, and physical health. It is characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in normal activities, and other symptoms.

Virtual Reality

Got Aches and Pains? How Active VR Games Can Get You Moving Again

If you’re laid up with joint or muscle injuries, recovery can be a slow slog. But advances in virtual reality offer new ways to make rehab fun with immersive games that distract from pain while restoring strength and mobility.

Anxiety

The Cycle of Chronic Pain

Chronic pain often triggers a vicious downward spiral into anxiety, depression, and isolation that makes recovery feel impossible.

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Got Anxiety? Look For These 5 Subtle Signs + Quick Tips For Relief

Do you constantly feel wound up and worried? Anxiety has many symptoms, some more obvious than others. Watch for these 5 subtle signs and use simple self-help tips like VR and Mobile Gaming and Yoga to find relief.

Anxiety

What is Anxiety? The Lowdown on Fear's Annoying Cousin

That creeping sense of dread when you enter a party full of strangers. The meltdown before a big work presentation. The endless stomach knots before a first date.

Sleep Featured

Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Sleep

Trying to sleep with a tense body after being in pain all day is not the best way to try and get a good nights sleep. Listen to the audiobook below to help relax your body and mind.

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Peaceful Waves Meditation for Sleep

We know trying to sleep is a nightmare for people in pain, so we've put together this guided meditation of peaceful waves to help your sleep patterns get back to normal.

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Sleep Meditation with Audio Book

For people living with some form of chronic pain, a lack of sleep can be debilitating in an already horrible situation, leading to anxiety and depression.

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Breathing Exercises to Help You Sleep

Trying to get a good nights sleep is nearly impossible if you suffer from some form of chronic pain, so we've put this helpful breathing exercise together to help you when you've run out of sheep to count.

Virtual Reality

Navigating Your Pain Management Program Choices

Living with chronic pain is challenging. While medications offer relief for many, they come with side effects and risks.

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The Future of Advanced Digital Pain Management

Over 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from chronic pain, more than diabetes, cancer, and heart disease combined.

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Pills and Pamphlets: The State of Pain Management in the UK

For many people in the UK suffering from chronic pain conditions, their experience with healthcare often boils down to a routine of Pills and Pamphlets, well, it certainly did for me.

Fibromyalgia

How do I know if I have Fibromyalgia?

Wondering if your chronic pain and other symptoms might be fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is often called an "invisible illness" since those affected look healthy on the outside yet are suffering.

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What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a complex, chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain as well as fatigue, sleep issues, memory problems, and mood disorders.

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What is Crohn's Disease?

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes chronic inflammation and damage to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

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How Nature Nurtures: Walking in Nature Decreases Brain Activity Linked to Stress

Busy urban environments have been associated with increased risk for mental health issues like anxiety and depression. But exposure to nature offers a salutogenic antidote.

Crohn's Disease

How do I know if I have Crohn's disease?

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that can cause ongoing digestive issues. Getting an accurate diagnosis is important to guide proper treatment.

Virtual Reality

How VR Tricks Your Brain to Mute Pain Signals

If you live with chronic pain, you know just how much it impacts your brain. Pain demands your constant attention, makes it hard to focus, and can lead to emotional distress.

Crohn's Disease

Boosting VR's Pain Relief with Biofeedback for Crohn's Patients

Virtual reality (VR) offers effective distraction and relaxation for Crohn’s disease pain. But combining VR with biofeedback takes its therapeutic potential even further.

Crohn's Disease

Evaluating VR Games and Apps for Crohn’s Pain Relief

The use of VR games and gaming technology has shown promise as a distraction tool for managing chronic pain in Crohn’s disease. But are all VR games created equal?

Fibromyalgia

Accessing Healthcare for Fibromyalgia in the UK: A Bumpy Road

A new study published in BMC Health Services Research highlights the challenges people with fibromyalgia face accessing appropriate healthcare in the UK.

Virtual Reality

Find Relief Through VR's Soothing Worlds of Sound, Touch, and Play

Living with chronic pain means your senses are flooded by discomfort. But virtual reality (VR) offers a multi-sensory escape into worlds specifically designed to overwrite pain signals with relaxation and engagement.

Endometriosis

Boost Your Endo Pain Relief With Sound & Touch in VR

While VR’s visuals alone can distract from endometriosis pain, adding complementary audio and tactile elements can deepen the experience for better immersion and relief. Let's explore how.

Crohn's Disease

Crafting Therapeutic VR Environments for Crohn’s Patients

Virtual reality (VR) offers a powerful toolbox for distracting Crohn’s disease patients from chronic abdominal pain. But not all VR environments are equally effective. Research provides guidance on customizing soothing, immersive VR spaces that maximize pain relief potential.

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Finding Relief Through VR: How Virtual Reality is Transforming Pain Management

If you suffer from chronic pain, you know how debilitating it can be. Pain can dramatically reduce your quality of life and ability to function. It can lead to depression, anxiety, and isolation.