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.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Chronic Pain Support Group.

Parus | @parus | Feb 22, 2018

In reply to @jimhd "Aside from medications, finding a position of relative comfort helps me, but it doesn't last long..." + (show)

@jimhd It is interesting how the mind can only focus intensely on one thing. I know this to be true. Using this skill is even difficult. Idle hands can lead to an idle mind and for some this can be unhealthy. Dismal and raining here today. A perfect day to work on another watercolor. Grin...Now the hardest part is picking up the paintbrush again. Coming here is a positive part of my day and also can be a distraction. There are times I have difficulty getting my ducks in a row. 🙂

Parus | @parus | Feb 22, 2018

In reply to @wsh66 "I am a cancer survivor and have dealt with depression and chronic pain for 3 decades...." + (show)

@wsh66

I am a cancer survivor and have dealt with depression and chronic pain for 3 decades. I owe my survival to modern medicine but that does not deter me from using complimentary therapies to deal with the after effects of my cancer treatment, my pain, and my depression..
I didn’t know what to expect when I signed up for my first Healing Touch session with Christine. I knew it involved energy work and I’d been practicing Qigong for several years so it interested me. She had me lie down and cover myself with a soft blanket. She said she needed to prepare herself and she went and stood by my feet. Before she touched me I could feel my feet tingling. I’m very sensitive to energy moving in my body. I wasn’t watching what she did but I felt her touch my foot and then my leg. She then moved one hand further up my leg. It was odd; I could still feel the first touch as if she had 3 hands which I was sure she didn’t.
During my second session 2 weeks later my feet did the same thing as in the first session. In addition each time her hand touched I felt a connection between that spot and a spot in my brain as if the two spots were sharing some sort energy.
After each of my two sessions I was very relaxed and invigorated. I experienced an increased sense of wellbeing and decreased levels of pain. My mind was very focused and clear. It was not unlike the way I feel after my Qigong teacher works on me. Both systems work with a set of points in the body that are common to Yoga, Thi Chi, Reflexology, and Acupuncture although these point may go by different names. Christine told me that Healing Touch refers to the Chakras,(sp.?).
These points and flows of energy have been understood by many cultures and are used in many forms of Healing. Healing Touch is the most recent to find its way to me and my efforts to heal myself. Maybe next time I’ll ask more about how it works. First I wanted to know if it works and it does for me. Thank you Christine.
Love and Blessing, Stephen

You can contact Christine at soulmountainhealingtouch@gmail.com
You can also find practitioners in your area. I look for one who is certifies or is in the process of working towards certification.

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@wsh66 I also do Qigong. Still doing some Tia Chi. The floor is out for me although there are some standing Yoga exercises. Also like to draw and paint. Trying to keep as active as I can and not always successful and this is okay for me.

doxyjune | @doxyjune | Feb 23, 2018

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Hi @parus no I didn't know about that function. Thank you for the tip. It is a bit cold and rainy here on the east coast, how is it by you? Thanks again for your help

Parus | @parus | Feb 23, 2018

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@doxyjune You are welcome. We are here to help one another as best we know how. In the 50's and rainy. Thankfully it was not the freezing precip as predicted.

lioness | @lioness | Feb 23, 2018

In reply to @doxyjune "Wow that cow is amazing!!!" + (show)

In socal. It is In The 59 but strong wind glow my of the cold Panic c ,heavy jackets today

grandmaR | @grandmar | Apr 1, 2018

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

I am so sorry for the lack of support from your hubby. I really don't know what I would do if I didn't have mine to help take care of me and our household. Right now I am pretty much chair bound so it is up to him to do the household chores without me.
Sadly, there are many, many people who feel the way your husband does.

grandmaR | @grandmar | Apr 1, 2018

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

Hello!
What a great idea to have all those things set up to keep you busy.
I used to color a lot but I have pins and needles in my hands from my back issues so fine work has become an issue. I had the shingles virus (not the rash), which attack my eyes and causes some nerve damage so reading is no longer an option for me either. Other than my computer and TV, there is little I do. My big deal for the day is when my hubby drives me to the store to get my morning coffee.

lioness | @lioness | Apr 1, 2018

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

I had those nerve pains but found a product that helped me Its homeopathic called Nerve pain formula it's from Botanic Choice I love it you chew 2at a time ,you use it up to 4times a day but I've never had to more then 2 times I also sleep without a pillow as my nerves in neck where being pinched try it works for me good luck Linda

lioness | @lioness | Apr 1, 2018

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

Hi 19th Kim a nurse also but learned long time ago Dr,s don't know everything so I started looking at herbs@homeopathic Stuided them since the 70,s ,we are hear because we all have and know about fibromyalgia ,you flu d a good place for fibro people ,we understand

lioness | @lioness | Apr 1, 2018

In reply to @susanlorrie "SandyToes, I am working with a good doctor to wean me off the medication very slowly...." + (show)

Happy Anniversary keep on keeping on

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