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@patmcell

I'm Pat and I have chronic headaches. They were diagnosed as migraines but are mild, thank heavens, and more like sinus headaches. During the seven years I've struggled with chronic pain, I've tried a whole battery of treatments, from Aimovig shots to heavy duty prescription pills (Cataflam, Nortriptiline, etc) to medical marijuana, with mixed results. Currently I'm trying a cognitive behavioral approach and using Curable Health's app, that combines meditation, brain visualization, writing and education to relieve pain. It is helping so far but I still have pain.

Has anyone else tried the cognitive behavioral method?

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sherry26 | @sherry26 | Jan 20, 2023

I am a therapist by profession and living in a small community and of course I knew every therapist. I finally got my tush there and started work. After a while I started really working hard. She understood chronic pain, able to work well with my adhd and free to deal with me anger about the pain always feeling yucky. I also joined a women’s chronic pain and illness group. A huge pearl was understanding what my wife experiences as a result of my illness My North Star

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Jan 21, 2023

Hello Pat @patmcell, welcome, it's so nice to have you join us.

I have empathy for your struggle with migraine and chronic pain. You mention many treatments I also have tried yet never found adequate, lasting relief from.

Good for you and your exploration of CBT approach! Pain is a delicate space of understanding the difference between acute and chronic, and accepting that chronic does not leave, even with CBT, but learning skills and self-help tools to manage chronic pain is the best medicine we can give ourselves...no side effects that add to symptoms!

I have benefited from CBT, and have heard great things about the Curable App. Many members speak highly of Curable. You may want to check this conversation out:

Amazing Website App - Dealing with Chronic Pain through Curable App:

- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/amazing-websiteapp-in-dealing-with-chronic-pain-curablehealth-com/

How long have you been using Curable? What has been your biggest help or takeaway thus far?

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