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What Distracts You From the Pain?

Posted by Jen, Alumna Mentor @sandytoes14, Oct 4, 2016

Hello!
We share what works (and what doesn't) for us as far as medicines and surgeries,etc.
What works for you to give yourself a little break? I'm presently researching family history from the comfort of my recliner.

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clubohara | @clubohara | Oct 4, 2016

Hello, Sandytoes! My name is Clubohara! Distraction from pain...I make sure I have "stations" set up - I have beading, reading, coloring, puzzles, movies, etc all around the house so I can move from project to project - keeping busy, doing crafts or watching comedy keeps my mind off the pain.

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susanlorrie | @susanlorrie | Oct 4, 2016

Thanks for the welcome. I have a great husband, wonderful animals that calm me. Ice cream, most specifically Blue Bunny Mini ice cream cones (with caramel). I try to take my mind of of it with coloring. I started this before it became a fad.

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susanlorrie | @susanlorrie | Oct 4, 2016

SandyToes,
I am working with a good doctor to wean me off the medication very slowly. I should not have sounded as if I didn't appreciate my doctor. Unfortunately he changed groups and they wanted him to wean me down more quickly. It is my greatest wish to get completely off.

Oh happy day! It's my 19th anniversary today. I have the most wonderful husband. Please send positive thoughts and/or prayers for him. He an unknown lung infection. I am desperately hoping it is not cancer. The past 19 years have been the best of my life! I could not live with out him.@susanlorrie

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edieguinn | @edieguinn | Oct 4, 2016

I try to keep my mind occupied. Play WWF. Sounds corny but it takes my mind off it

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Jen, Alumna Mentor | @sandytoes14 | Oct 4, 2016
In reply to @clubohara "Hello, Sandytoes! My name is Clubohara! Distraction from pain...I make sure I have "stations" set up..." + (show)
@clubohara

Hello, Sandytoes! My name is Clubohara! Distraction from pain...I make sure I have "stations" set up - I have beading, reading, coloring, puzzles, movies, etc all around the house so I can move from project to project - keeping busy, doing crafts or watching comedy keeps my mind off the pain.

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I like how you have different things to go to. And laughter is the best medicine!

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Jen, Alumna Mentor | @sandytoes14 | Oct 4, 2016
In reply to @susanlorrie "SandyToes, I am working with a good doctor to wean me off the medication very slowly...." + (show)
@susanlorrie

SandyToes,
I am working with a good doctor to wean me off the medication very slowly. I should not have sounded as if I didn't appreciate my doctor. Unfortunately he changed groups and they wanted him to wean me down more quickly. It is my greatest wish to get completely off.

Oh happy day! It's my 19th anniversary today. I have the most wonderful husband. Please send positive thoughts and/or prayers for him. He an unknown lung infection. I am desperately hoping it is not cancer. The past 19 years have been the best of my life! I could not live with out him.@susanlorrie

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Happy Anniversary! I'll keep your husband in prayers.

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edieguinn | @edieguinn | Oct 4, 2016
In reply to @clubohara "Hello, Sandytoes! My name is Clubohara! Distraction from pain...I make sure I have "stations" set up..." + (show)
@clubohara

Hello, Sandytoes! My name is Clubohara! Distraction from pain...I make sure I have "stations" set up - I have beading, reading, coloring, puzzles, movies, etc all around the house so I can move from project to project - keeping busy, doing crafts or watching comedy keeps my mind off the pain.

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If you don't laugh you'll cry!

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edieguinn | @edieguinn | Oct 4, 2016
In reply to @susanlorrie "Thanks for the welcome. I have a great husband, wonderful animals that calm me. Ice cream,..." + (show)
@susanlorrie

Thanks for the welcome. I have a great husband, wonderful animals that calm me. Ice cream, most specifically Blue Bunny Mini ice cream cones (with caramel). I try to take my mind of of it with coloring. I started this before it became a fad.

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Unfortunately my husband doesn't accept or understand my pain. I have no support system at home. If you can't see it it doesn't exist

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Jen, Alumna Mentor | @sandytoes14 | Oct 4, 2016
In reply to @edieguinn "I try to keep my mind occupied. Play WWF. Sounds corny but it takes my mind..." + (show)
@edieguinn

I try to keep my mind occupied. Play WWF. Sounds corny but it takes my mind off it

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It's not corny, it's coping. Enjoy the WWF!

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edieguinn | @edieguinn | Oct 4, 2016

Thanks. I don't have support here so I'm really looking for support here. Thanks!

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