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Marcus
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🌿 Mindfulness Advocate | 🎥 Creator | 📈 Entrepreneur
Founder of SickDesign, sharing daily inspiration and practical tips for calm, focus, and growth. 🎧🎨

Follow for daily inspiration, practical mindfulness tips, and a journey toward a more centered.
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The CRPS Survival Guide - Free this weekend only
Clear explanations, practical tools, real support for anyone living with "Complex Regional Pain Syndrome". Normally $5 NZD. Free on Kindle for a this weekend.
Download: amzn.to/3LsUh6b
#burningnights #kiwicrps #meandmycrps #longpainmedia #nervember
THE CRPS SURVIVAL GUIDE: CLEAR, COMPASSIONATE GUIDANCE FOR COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME
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November 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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CRPS led to 232 NZ hospital admissions (2016/17). More than some rare cancers. Yet no national pathway. No reporting. No awareness. Delayed care → longer stays → poorer outcomes.
📎 More context & patient voice on Facebook – search @fourfooted & hoin the chat
#CRPS #NZHealth #ChronicPain #Aotearoa
November 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Rest is not failure, recovery begins in stillness. Calm, not chaos, heals. ➜ Further Reading: [https://bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #ChronicPain #PainAwareness #Nervember #TheLongPain #HealthNZ #TeWhatuOra #Aotearoa #Rehabilitation #Neuroplasticity #RestorativeHealth #ChronicIllness #Burningnights
October 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Small steps count, Rest is not failure bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #ChronicPain #Neuroplasticity #Rehabilitation #PainAwareness #Physiotherapy #HealthNZ #TeWhatuOra #TheLongPain #ChronicIllness #RehabScience #burningnights
October 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Slow your breath. 4 s in, 6 s out. Calm follows. Your body listens when you breathe. ➜ More: bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #PainMedicine #Neuroscience #MindBodyHealth #ClinicalEducation #BreathingTherapy #Rehabilitation #ParasympatheticSystem #HealthcareInnovation #burningnights #Neuroplasticity
October 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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On flare days, be ready: playlists, breathing tools, and favourite comforts help your body find calm again. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday #CRPS #PainFlare #ChronicPainAwareness #SelfSoothing #Mindfulness #CalmNervousSystem #Neuroplasticity #ChronicPainSupport #InvisibleDisability #TheLongPain #burningnights
October 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Every shower, every meal, every step counts. Small victories rebuild strength after CRPS. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #ChronicPain #PainAwareness #InvisibleIllness #Nervember #CRPSAwareness #ChronicIllness #PainManagement #MindfulLiving #HealingJourney #SmallVictories #Pacing #burningnights
October 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Don’t track flares, track triggers. Focus on patterns, not pain. Calm brains feel safer. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday #CRPS #ChronicPain #ExplainPain #PainToolkit #PainScience #MindBodyConnection #PainEducation #PacingNotPushing #CRPSAwareness #ChronicIllness #SelfCare #PainRehab #AdaptiveLiving
October 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Recovery thrives on teamwork — build your support circle and let others help you heal. 💪➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday ➜ Always consult a CRPS specialist #CRPS #ChronicPain #PainToolkit #SelfManagement #Teamwork #HealingJourney #CRPSAwareness #Rehabilitation #Physiotherapy #CRPSNZ #flareplan #Neuroplasticity
October 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Rest isn’t laziness — it’s treatment. CRPS recovery takes pacing and patience.➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday #CRPS #PainAwareness #RestIsRecovery #PacingMatters #Neuroplasticity #CRPSAwareness #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness #TheLongPain #PainToolkit #MindfulRecovery #PainEducation #SelfCare
October 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Teach one person about CRPS today — awareness grows one conversation at a time. ➜ [https://bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
➜ Always see your specialist. #CRPSAwareness #TeachOnePerson #Nervember #MindBodyConnection #PatientAdvocacy #CRPSNZ #ChronicIllnessCommunity #SupportMatters #HealthEducation #PainToolkit
October 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Small, gentle steps teach safety. Repeat tiny motions; build trust, not fear. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday #CRPS #Nervember #ChronicPain #PainScience #PainEducation #Rehabilitation #Physiotherapy #Neuroplasticity #Pacing #GradedExposure #ClinicalPractice #HealthcareLeadership #QualityImprovement
October 16, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Start your day with gratitude - list 3 things you’re thankful for. It can calm pain and lift your mood. 💛#CRPS #Gratitude #Nervember #Psychology #EvidenceBasedCare #HealthProfessionals #Wellbeing #Resilience #LongPainProject #HopeInPain #MedicalCommunity #PainAwareness #ukburningnights#TheLongPain
October 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Nerv’ember is almost here!!! My debut book Agony of War – The Forgotten History of Pain, War, and CRPS releases.

#CRPS #Nervember #CRPSAwareness #ChronicPain #PainAwareness #TheLongPain #AgonyOfWar #InvisibleDisability #ChronicIllness #CRPSCommunity #ChronicPainWarrior #BookLaunch #CRPSFighter
October 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Nerv’ember is almost here!!! My debut book Agony of War – The Forgotten History of Pain, War, and CRPS releases.

#CRPS #Nervember #CRPSAwareness #ChronicPain #PainAwareness #TheLongPain #AgonyOfWar #InvisibleDisability #ChronicIllness #CRPSCommunity #ChronicPainWarrior #BookLaunch #CRPSFighter
October 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Have a “setback plan” ready — know what tools help most when pain flares. You’re not starting over, just resetting. 💪
➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday #CRPS #PainManagement #Rehabilitation #ChronicPain #PainToolkit #SelfManagement #CRPSAwareness #Neurorehabilitation #OccupationalTherapy #PatientEducation
October 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Teaching loved ones about CRPS fosters empathy and understanding — connection eases isolation. 💛 ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday #CRPSAwareness #PainManagement #Neurorehabilitation #PatientCare #HealthEducation #InvisibleIllness #ChronicPain #MedicalResearch #HealthEquity #ClinicianAwareness #TheLongPain
October 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Celebrate small wins—they’re proof of resilience 💛
➜ More: bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
➜ Always consult your CRPS specialist
#CRPS #PainAwareness #Resilience #Healing #Rehabilitation #Neuroplasticity #Resilience #Healthcare #Physiotherapy #ChronicPain #PatientCare #SelfManagement #Mindfulness #Psychology
October 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Small hobbies calm pain. Gardening or puzzles help retrain your brain toward healing. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday ➜ Always consult a CRPS specialist. #CRPS #ChronicPain #Healing #Mindfulness #SelfCare #Hobbies #PainAwareness #Wellbeing #FlareUpSupport #GentleLiving #Puzzles #Gardening #ArtTherapy #Hope
October 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Focus on what you can do today, not what you can’t. 💛
Small steps forward still count. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #ChronicPain #PainAwareness #Nervember #ChronicIllness #CRPSAwareness #PainSupport #InvisibleDisability #HealingJourney #SelfCare #SmallSteps #Resilience #Hope #MindfulLiving
October 8, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Anti-inflammatory foods like berries & salmon can reduce pain & support healing. Small choices, big impact. bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #ChronicPain #AntiInflammatory #HealingFoods #NutritionTips #PainRelief #CRPSAwareness #ChronicIllness #WellnessJourney #EatWellLiveWell #MindfulLiving #Nervember
October 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Setbacks aren’t failures - they’re pauses. Rest, adapt, and keep moving. 💛 ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #ChronicPain #PainAwareness #MindsetShift #SetbacksArePauses #PainToolkit #ChronicIllnessSupport #Resilience #PainManagement #HealingJourney #InvisibleIllness #DisabilityAwareness #Pacing
October 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Journaling gives your brain a safe outlet—naming it tames it. One page. Five minutes. Repeat. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #ChronicPain #PainManagement #Journaling #AnxietyRelief #Mindfulness #MentalHealth #PainToolkit #Pacing #SelfCare #Neuroplasticity #FlareManagement #Caregivers #SupportCircle
October 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Music or art can retune attention during a CRPS flare - 5–10 mins helps. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #ChronicPain #Flare #Pacing #ArtTherapy #Music #Mindfulness #Spoonie #SelfEfficacy #CaregiverSupport #PatientEducation #RehabScience
Medical Disclaimer: See your CRPS specialist for personalized care
October 1, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Balance activity + rest. Pacing prevents flares and builds steady strength. More info: bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
See your CRPS specialist. #CRPS #ChronicPain #Pacing #PainManagement #SelfCare #OccupationalTherapy #PainNeuroscience #AutonomicRegulation #Neuroplasticity #ReturnToFunction #VocationalRehab
September 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM