Best Of: Why Do We Itch? / Writer Richard Price
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Understanding Chronic Itch: Beyond the Surface
This chapter delves into chronic itch as a serious condition that can rewire the body, discussing its lack of medical recognition compared to pain. It highlights personal experiences of those suffering from this often-overlooked affliction, emphasizing societal stigma and the challenges of managing discomfort in social situations. Through introspection, the speaker reflects on the deeper existential implications of living with chronic itch and the resilience developed in facing such hardships.
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