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Lemons, Limes, and Life-Altering Diagnosis - My Conversation with Catherine Courtice
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Catherine Courtice, author of "When Life Gives You Lemons, Choose the Lime", shares her journey of overcoming chronic pain after a severe accident in 2007. She discusses feeling isolated, misunderstood, and dismissed by the medical system, and how she eventually found a path to reclaiming her life.
The Catalyst Moment
Catherine describes the pivotal moment when she realized that nothing would change unless she took action. She had to let go of the life she had before and start focusing on the life she could create within her new constraints. This "catalyst moment" was the turning point that set her on a path of healing and growth.
The AARC Framework
Catherine outlines her AARC framework - Acknowledge, Accountability, Reframe, and Choice. This process helped her shift her mindset from victimhood to empowerment, and start taking small, manageable steps to rebuild her life.
Connecting with Others
Catherine discusses the importance of communication and setting boundaries, both with loved ones and medical professionals. She emphasizes the need for understanding and empathy, and provides suggestions for how to approach conversations about chronic pain and invisible illnesses.
The Power of Words
Catherine emphasizes the profound impact that the words we use, both to ourselves and to others, can have on our physical and mental well-being. She encourages people to be mindful of the language they use and to reframe their inner dialogue in a more positive, constructive way.
Maintaining Hope
Despite the challenges, Catherine urges people with chronic conditions to hold onto hope that their situation can improve. She stresses the importance of not losing that glimmer of hope, as it is essential for fueling the motivation to keep moving forward.
Where to find Catherine:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/overcomingchronicpain2/
https://www.threads.net/@overcomechronicpain?xmt=AQGzBe5c1_iTN2Yf7Phneor47TXEqA43te13n_JMlr7AZcQ
https://www.tiktok.com/@overcomechronicpain?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
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