Printable PDF Download: Chronic Pain | Sketchnote

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Pain is a normal part of being human - but when it lingers, it can start to take over everything. This illustrated sketchnote unpacks the difference between acute and chronic pain, and why long-lasting pain isn’t just “in your head” but also isn’t only in your body. It explores how pain and emotion are closely linked in the brain, and how understanding this connection can be a powerful first step toward healing. With simple visuals and grounded explanations, this printable PDF helps explain how chronic pain works, why it can stick around even after an injury heals, and how shifting the way we think about pain (sometimes called “reconceptualizing”) can make a real difference. 

Suggested Uses: Whether you live with chronic pain or support people who do, this resource offers a compassionate, science-informed way to begin exploring what’s happening - and what’s possible.

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