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‘Holding Pattern’ just like an aeroplane waiting for permission to land?

November 09, 2026

It’s quite common for people living with pain or long term health conditions, to go into some sort of ‘Holding Pattern’ just like an aeroplane waiting for permission to land.

It’s like we are waiting for healthcare to let us know we could seek out Supported Self Management skills, so we can help ourselves.

Joletta Belton wrote about this 11yrs go around here is the link to read it. I encourage you and your family read it.

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Do you recognise yourself in a Holding Pattern❓

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