Finding Identity: When Chronic Pain Fades (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781686507533)

"I lost humanity and self love. I lost my ability to smile."Dani Giers is a licensed clinical professional counselor and psychotherapist who treats clients enduring the difficulties of PTSD and chronic illness. Dani is also a chronic pain and chronic illness patient. From thoracic outlet syndrome to genetic chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, they have faced the constant ups and downs of pain, illness, and threats to their core. Finding Identity is a personal story detailing the disabling effects of chronic pain on the body, mind, and soul. A true tale of sleepless nights, physical therapy, and misinformed medicine. Everything was wrong until an unexpected turn led to meeting a gifted neurosurgeon who corrected the nerve damage. What was a blessing was also a curse. After 16 years of pain, a three hour procedure left Dani confused and feeling empty. Then came a fork in the road; grieve and mourn forever or rebuild a new sense of self. Finding Identity can be anyone's story. Millions of people across the globe suffer disabling effects that go far beyond the body. Exhausted nerves lead to exhausted minds. Many people know someone who endures chronic pain and illness. Read this short tale that is capped by exercises and ideas to help you, your loved one or your coworker returns the broken pieces.

Author: Dani Giers
ISBN-10: 1686507534
ISBN-13: 9781686507533
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 08/15/2019
Pages: 100
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.24d