Patients First
Individuals living with serious and debilitating chronic conditions often struggle with feelings of isolation. Because the effects are often individualized to the patient, the impact can easily be misunderstood or minimized by society—leaving patients feeling abandoned and alone. This is especially true for the more than 20 million individuals living with chronic, severe pain in the United States.
At BDSI, our mission extends beyond providing access to therapeutic solutions. We believe advocating for patients—being a voice for awareness and change—is an integral part of helping individuals make progress in their lives. This is who we are. This is how we put patients first.
"If you could see my pain, you would see the beautiful mask of my face, and under it, you would see every natural disaster happening at the same time."
"You can't judge a person just by looking at them. On the outside, they may look very normal and healthy, but on the inside, they may be experiencing a constant firestorm of pain."
This Is Pain
This Is Pain is a long-term initiative that aims to improve the lives of millions of American adults living with serious and debilitating chronic pain. This Is Pain seeks to first confront the stigma around the disease state, creating widespread awareness and empathy, to ultimately combat the systemic challenges those living with serious and debilitating chronic pain face. These challenges include experiencing unfair treatment in the workplace and difficulty in accessing affordable treatment options.
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"If you could see my pain, you would see the beautiful mask of my face, and under it, you would see every natural disaster happening at the same time."
"You can't judge a person just by looking at them. On the outside, they may look very normal and healthy, but on the inside, they may be experiencing a constant firestorm of pain."