Living with Chronic Pain

Living with Chronic Pain: From OK to Despair and Finding My Way Back Again by Dr. Dawn Macintyre is a personal and candid memoir where Dr. Macintyre shares her journey from leading a full, active life to experiencing debilitating chronic pain that brought her to feelings of despair, shame, and exhaustion. The book details her emotional and physical struggles with chronic pain and depression, and how she navigated her way to coping and recovery. It offers hope and practical insight for others living with chronic pain by highlighting the process of finding a new path forward, emphasizing resilience and self-compassion in the face of ongoing challenges. This book blends personal experience with a message of perseverance and managing chronic pain beyond just the physical symptoms.