Samantha Rafie, PhD

Pain psychologist.
APA author of Chronic Pain & Opioid Management.
Author of Psychology Today Ease Pain blog
VA San Diego/UCSD Health faculty
Views are my own.

[Samantha Rafie, PhD @ChronicPain_Doc]

Happy new year. May we all have peace and health in #2024

[Samantha Rafie, PhD @ChronicPain_Doc]

If you ever wanted a good reason to get moving, this is it. Twenty two minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day is enough to mitigate mortality risk associated with spending 12+ hours sedentary daily. Great study, @edvardhsagelv https://t.co/uIAg64yB6Q

[Samantha Rafie, PhD @ChronicPain_Doc]

Thank you, International Pain Foundation! @ipain

[International Pain Foundation® @iPainOfficial]

2023 Top #HealthStars for #NERVEmber featured in Fall Edition of iPain Living Magazine! #RSD #CRPS #Neuropathy #GoOrange #iPain @alm4500 @BarbyIngle @BOBindieband @bluangelwarrior @CHPIthinktank @ChronicPain_Doc @ChronicPainDC @ChronicPainUSA @ciaagofficial @CoreBodyTherapy

[Samantha Rafie, PhD @ChronicPain_Doc]

Today is 03/13/23 and no one's talking about it.
#numbers

[Samantha Rafie, PhD @ChronicPain_Doc]

Can pain and joy coexist?
#chronicpain #migraines #neuropathy #crps #pain #Mentalhealth #psychology #wellness #mindfullness

[Samantha Rafie, PhD @ChronicPain_Doc]

"Happiness is possible right now, today—but happiness cannot be without suffering. Some people think that in order to be happy they must avoid all suffering, and so they are constantly vigilant, constantly worrying. "

[Samantha Rafie, PhD @ChronicPain_Doc]

"The way to suffer well and be happy is to stay in touch with what is actually going on; in doing so, you will gain liberating insights into the true nature of suffering and of joy."
Thich Nhat Hanh in ‘No Mud, No Lotus’ (Parallax Press 2015)
@thichnhathanh

[Samantha Rafie, PhD @ChronicPain_Doc]

@PainBC Such an important topic. Will the recording be available for later viewing? Would love to share the info.

[Samantha Rafie, PhD @ChronicPain_Doc]

People living with #chronicpain : does this match your experience? New journey map by @NASEM_Health to counter #opioid #opioidepidemic

[Samantha Rafie, PhD @ChronicPain_Doc]

Zen is to eat, breathe, cook, carry water, and scrub the toilet, to infuse every act of body, speech, and mind with mindfulness, to illuminate every leaf and pebble, every heap of garbage, every path that leads to our mind’s return home.
- @thichnhathanh

[Samantha Rafie, PhD @ChronicPain_Doc]

Washing the dishes and sweeping the porch are themselves the path to Buddhahood. Buddhahood does not come because of prostrations and long hours of sitting.
- @thichnhathanh
Art: Myoe Win Aung

[Samantha Rafie, PhD @ChronicPain_Doc]

Is My Chronic Pain Really Forever? | Psychology Today https://t.co/hWUSWtvEFf
@PsychToday #ChronicPain #psychology

[Samantha Rafie, PhD @ChronicPain_Doc]

Great talk by Dr. Porter highlighting importance of loved ones in managing pain. #ChronicPain @lauraporterphd @DukeMSK @DukePsychiatry

[Laura Porter @lauraporterphd]

Excited to talk about caregiver-assisted interventions for coping with pain April 25 12pm EDT ⁦@DukePsychiatry⁩ ⁦@DukeGeriatrics⁩ ⁦@sbmpalliative⁩

[Samantha Rafie, PhD @ChronicPain_Doc]

Happy President's day 🇺🇲

[Samantha Rafie, PhD @ChronicPain_Doc]

Wishing all a good year ahead, full of intentional choices to live each day mindfully.
#NewYear2022 #NewYearsResolution #NewYear #NewYearsDay #Mindfulness #mindful #Mentalhealth

[Samantha Rafie, PhD @ChronicPain_Doc]

We must continually ground ourselves back to the present moment. All we have is right now. #meditation #pain #chronicpain #mindfulness @thichnhathanh

[Samantha Rafie, PhD @ChronicPain_Doc]

Heading into #winter starting today. Here are some tips to stay comfortable. #WinterSolstice #WinterSolstice2021 #chronicpain #pain

[Samantha Rafie, PhD @ChronicPain_Doc]

6 tips to beat the cold weather and prevent increased #chronicpain. My blog on @PsychToday https://t.co/LA9gkK5dIq #psychology #Mentalhealth #selfcare

[Samantha Rafie, PhD @ChronicPain_Doc]

5 Exercises to Ease Chronic Pain With Gratitude | Psychology Today https://t.co/haZx7Ue1wa #chronicpain #pain #gtatitude #mindfulness @PsychToday