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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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oh_suzie_q | @oh_suzie_q | Feb 21, 2018
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@danavs

I have friends who help me, take me to doctors, buy groceries, etc., but I do feel they question my pain or it's intensity and that hurts. To try to help take my mind off the pain, I play games on the computer, watch my favorite tv shows, and walk around on my walker as much as I can. and mostly pray and read the Psalms.

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Good Morning! I the new girl on the block! I agree with you. It doesn't help to Whine! You have to learn how to live with it! I enjoy the company of my friends and will do my best to try to be with them! I have Chiari and severe nerve/artery damage and now my heart! I'm young!! Luckily, I have great friends who bring me aids to help me feel better. I don't whine, when asked, I reply "feeling fine." Until they see and I and I'm busted! Unfortunately, my own family doesn't understand and never will. Support for me doesn't exist there! I'm glad I've joined you guys! It helps to talk to someone who understands!! thanks!

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oh_suzie_q | @oh_suzie_q | Feb 21, 2018

I am a colorist on many Design teams! Working on my designs help me to relax. There are many coloring books for adults for this exact reason! It's been proven to help with the pain! Pain helps me to be more creative when working on my designs. You put everything into the design!

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Parus | @parus | Feb 21, 2018
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@danavs

I have friends who help me, take me to doctors, buy groceries, etc., but I do feel they question my pain or it's intensity and that hurts. To try to help take my mind off the pain, I play games on the computer, watch my favorite tv shows, and walk around on my walker as much as I can. and mostly pray and read the Psalms.

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@oh_suzie_q Good you have supportive friends. Helps to keep you going.

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Parus | @parus | Feb 21, 2018
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@oh_suzie_q

I am a colorist on many Design teams! Working on my designs help me to relax. There are many coloring books for adults for this exact reason! It's been proven to help with the pain! Pain helps me to be more creative when working on my designs. You put everything into the design!

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So true. Good for you and keep designing!

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oh_suzie_q | @oh_suzie_q | Feb 21, 2018
In reply to @oh_suzie_q "I am a colorist on many Design teams! Working on my designs help me to relax...." + (show)
@oh_suzie_q

I am a colorist on many Design teams! Working on my designs help me to relax. There are many coloring books for adults for this exact reason! It's been proven to help with the pain! Pain helps me to be more creative when working on my designs. You put everything into the design!

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Thank you, Parus!

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oh_suzie_q | @oh_suzie_q | Feb 21, 2018
In reply to @danavs "I have friends who help me, take me to doctors, buy groceries, etc., but I do..." + (show)
@danavs

I have friends who help me, take me to doctors, buy groceries, etc., but I do feel they question my pain or it's intensity and that hurts. To try to help take my mind off the pain, I play games on the computer, watch my favorite tv shows, and walk around on my walker as much as I can. and mostly pray and read the Psalms.

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yes, they do! thank you, Parus

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Stephen | @wsh66 | Feb 21, 2018

I had another Healing Touch session yesterday. This one was specifically to deal with the lymphatic system and the clearing of the same. When Christine was done my leg felt great. I was standing much straighter than I usually do. I also walked much further than I usually can without any pain. I'm pretty sure insurance won't cover this sort of thing. I'm lucky as Cristine is in training and has to give away 100 sessions. I've had 3 and they have been wonderful. I knoiw many don't believe this sort of thing works but it sure works for me.

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Parus | @parus | Feb 21, 2018
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@wsh66

I had another Healing Touch session yesterday. This one was specifically to deal with the lymphatic system and the clearing of the same. When Christine was done my leg felt great. I was standing much straighter than I usually do. I also walked much further than I usually can without any pain. I'm pretty sure insurance won't cover this sort of thing. I'm lucky as Cristine is in training and has to give away 100 sessions. I've had 3 and they have been wonderful. I knoiw many don't believe this sort of thing works but it sure works for me.

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Good to know you have been helped.

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 21, 2018
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@danavs

I have friends who help me, take me to doctors, buy groceries, etc., but I do feel they question my pain or it's intensity and that hurts. To try to help take my mind off the pain, I play games on the computer, watch my favorite tv shows, and walk around on my walker as much as I can. and mostly pray and read the Psalms.

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One thing I do to relax from pain is play music ,soft music for me or meditation dvd,s as well as paint whatever takes my mind of us good But music is good therap

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Parus | @parus | Feb 22, 2018
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@doxyjune

Wow that cow is amazing!!!

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@doxyjune Thank you. Do you know that if you click the @ before a user name the person will see the post quicker? Took me a while to get it. So thanks again and hope you day is okay enough.

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