@colleenyoung

I've never been one to exercise, and the pain in my feet has kept me from walking. But I've been feeling better lately, and have been walking more in spite of the pain. I'm working on the psychological component of pain, using the ACT therapy model. I've only been trying it for a week, so I don't have enough experience to make any conclusions.

Jim

Hi Jim (@jimhd) - I had never heard of the ACT therapy model so had to Google it. Interesting reading about it. I don't have pain in the feet/legs but my lower back keeps me from walking much. I don't mind stores so much if I can push a cart for support. Had a long walk from the parking ramp up to a room at St. Mary's Hospital to see a friend a few weeks ago and was not doing real great by the time I got back to the car. I know I need to walk more but it's my least favorite thing to do. I can go short distances with no problem but I have trouble if I stand too long, sit too long or have to walk too far.

Would be interested to hear how it goes for you.

John

For anyone interested ACT stands for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Here is how it is defined on https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/act.htm
"ACT differs from CBT in that instead of challenging distressing thoughts by looking for evidence and coming up with a more rational response (CBT), in ACT, the thought is accepted as a thought, e.g. "I'm having the thought that this boat is going to sink", and then defused using a variety of techniques, which may include mindfulness, metaphors and language. ACT uses three broad categories of techniques: mindfulness, including being present in the moment and defusion techniques; acceptance; and commitment to values-based living."