Chronic pain left me housebound for two years
Jacqueline Tan shares her personal journey of living with undiagnosed chronic pain that left her housebound for two years. Despite numerous medical consultations, she struggled to find a diagnosis until therapy helped her manage the psychological impact of her condition.
Why it matters
The story sheds light on the often-overlooked intersection of chronic physical pain and mental health, emphasizing the need for holistic medical approaches.
For two years, chronic pain left Jacqueline Tan barely able to leave her room. Small daily steps – and the support of therapy – helped her slowly find joy and reclaim parts of her life despite the pain.
What started as a pain in her right knee in 2021 turned into stabbing, piercing and tingling sensations, and numbness all over her body, which were random and unpredictable. (Photo: iStock/KanaiPixel)
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