UNSEEN PAIN: Explaining Repetitive Strain Injury to others

It can be hard to explain RSI to other people. Psychology professor Phil Reed, D.Phil, gives us some advice. For why RSI is NOT all in your head, see:    • RSI is NOT all in your HEAD! Tests th...   Do you have a question about the psycholgical aspects of RSI? Put it in the comments below.
0:00 It can be hard to talk about RSI with other people
1:49 RSI is a hidden disability
1:56 RSI can be a burden to loved ones.
2:58 You may not wish to be perceived as a complainer
3:30 People who care about you will understand
4:24 People close to you may be in denial
5:53 Well-intentioned people may want to "fix" you
7:40 The gifts of RSI
9:19 Turn negatives into positives
9:43 Time to consider life is a gift
10:33 RSI gives you something that everyone wants
12:00 Toxic positivity
12:50 Emotions can be useful
13:27 People may be clumsy in their attempt to cheer you up
15:18 Be prepared
15:42 We're trying to raise public awareness
16:30 Chronic conditions cost government a lot of money
17:20 Tools are not designed for human anatomy
17:58 We're not designed to do the same thing over and over

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