Sex and Primal Screams!
At 42 after 5 months in hospital which included 12 weeks at GF Strong it was time to head home. It hadn't occurred to me that I would not get back to my normal life; that the universe would hold me back. I am a fighter, always have been.
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Nine years later, now permanent disability, I was launched into 'retirement' due to the brain injury and chronic pain. The years started with a cavernous change to my life, at times - days, weeks confined to bed wishing I were dead; angry that I survived. The only links to my pre pain life being my support network are still many of my friends from athletics. Don't get me wrong, there are many things to be grateful for, but darkness can shut out light.
I am still pro-active on my personal pain journey, and am grateful for many of those who have invested of themselves to help with management and coping mechanisms.
Thank you for your interest in this consultation with the Canadian Pain Task Force towards an improved approach to better understand, prevent, and manage pain in Canada.
The online consultation is now closed, and written submissions are no longer being accepted.
Feedback provided from the consultation will inform a report identifying best and leading practices, potential areas for improvement, and elements of an improved approach to pain management in fall 2020.
For more information on the Task Force, please visit the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/corporate/about-health-canada/public-engagement/external-advisory-bodies/canadian-pain-task-force.html
Keep in touch with us via email at CPTF cptfsecretariatsecretariatgtcsld@canada.ca
Sincerely,
Canadian Pain Task Force
