Most of the research funding goes into looking for cures for diseases. Chronic pain sufferers seem to have been overlooked. I think it is time that we were heard.
It seems a general trend that when someone has a visible problem they get more attention than when someone suffers but has no 'evidence' except their own word. Even with some doctors. It is like we have to constantly keep proving ourselves. We are seen as healthy if we don't have a 'bandage' (I use this word here meaning something visible that indicates an ailment).
Research funding should be shared evenly, not given on the basis of how loud a person can shout. This method leaves some people out completely. I used to keep quiet but now that I see how things are, I guess I'll have to join in the chorus of people trying to be noticed and treated as human beings. There are specialists doing research and they need more funding.
The number of people with pain is increasing. Our lives are limited by the pain. Obviously if this was a humane society we would get help simply because we are suffering and it is morally right to help us. As society is more capitalist than humane I will have to point out the financial benefits, though it is very sad that I have to do this... All the people in pain, if they had their pain removed, would be very productive for society. We would work and generate tax revenue. So... does that change things for government and society?
It seems a general trend that when someone has a visible problem they get more attention than when someone suffers but has no 'evidence' except their own word. Even with some doctors. It is like we have to constantly keep proving ourselves. We are seen as healthy if we don't have a 'bandage' (I use this word here meaning something visible that indicates an ailment).
Research funding should be shared evenly, not given on the basis of how loud a person can shout. This method leaves some people out completely. I used to keep quiet but now that I see how things are, I guess I'll have to join in the chorus of people trying to be noticed and treated as human beings. There are specialists doing research and they need more funding.
The number of people with pain is increasing. Our lives are limited by the pain. Obviously if this was a humane society we would get help simply because we are suffering and it is morally right to help us. As society is more capitalist than humane I will have to point out the financial benefits, though it is very sad that I have to do this... All the people in pain, if they had their pain removed, would be very productive for society. We would work and generate tax revenue. So... does that change things for government and society?
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