About me
My name is Anikka Cassidy. I am 18 years old and I am currently on a gap year following high school. I suffer from a Chronic Pain Disorder called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or CRPS for short (formally known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy or RSD). I also suffer from Elhers-Danlos Syndrome, Intestinal Dysmotility, Craniocervical Instability, and more. I have dealt with a lot of pain, illness and diagnosis' since June 18, 2017 which means I have been given the opportunity to be an advocate for children and teens with chronic pain disorders. It is crucial to bring awareness to children and teens suffering with chronic pain disorders because most of the time, children aren't listened to, understood or are physically/mentally unable to express their views about their pain.