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@mayopam

Hi I am Pam and live in Brisbane, Australia. I have suffered with fibromyalgia for a very long time. Have tried so many things from Acapuncture, Chiro, Physio, Osteo, the list goes on. I have a book on hold at the library, 'Why Does It Still Hurt?' and from hearing about it, it seems like the approach should work because it looks at the brain being overprotective and that we need to retrain the brain and alter the neurological pathways, rather than trying to work on from a physical angle. I am still looking for the right exercise physiologist who will use this approach. If any of you know a Brisbane practitioner who might suit, please let me know. Kind regards Pam

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dabbs | @dabbs | Mar 6, 2023

Hi Pam, I do believe the same that we have to retrain our brains. For awhile I just quit thinking about it after learning my limitations. Only when I thought about it did I really notice it or when I exceeded my limitations. This new issue started and of course I’m back into the pain that keeps you up night and day. Regardless I still enjoy everyday. We all have 2 choices when we wake up. Ask yourself is this going to be a good or will I let it be a bad day……David

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Mar 8, 2023

Hi Pam @mayopam. You are right about retraining the brain. Part of retraining the brain also includes physical exercise. Treating the whole person is vital in chronic pain management. I practice mindfulness and gratitude every day to help me through in addition to exercise. There is an app called Curable that members on Connect find helpful. Have you heard of it?

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