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The Kahlo Collective is a group for students at all levels who are living with chronic pain. We run short group sessions which are a chance to get together and share work and experience. There is no pressure to present - if you would like to attend and join in the discussion or simply listen that's fine. The group originated in the Drawing department, with thanks to PL Emma Drye and to tutor Helen Rousseau who facilitates the sessions.
Hello Margaret, I'm sorry to hear about the level of pain you have been experiencing and how it is impacting your world, in particular your course/painting. I don't have any gems of wisdom on pain management I'm sorry to say except working within your window of tolerance as you are doing sounds like a good plan. I can only imagine the frustration at not being able to paint as you would like to at present. I'm hoping someone here is able to help. It might be worth seeing if you are under a health team that has an Occupational Therapist as maybe they can assist - part of their role covers maintaining/improving engagement in meaningful activity and painting sounds important to you. I'm hoping that your pain levels improve soon.