In this episode of 'Into the Invisible,' Matt, a high school student, discusses his experience living with chronic pain and related hypersensitivity and hypermobility. He describes his journey as a rollercoaster and shares how he has learned to manage his condition through acceptance and understanding the correlation between his mental state and his pain. Matt also talks about his involvement in surf lifesaving, hockey, and directing school plays, emphasising the importance of balancing activities and pacing himself. He offers advice to others with similar conditions, highlighting the significance of support, mental health, and gradually rebuilding physical capabilities - but how this doesn't always go smoothly.
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