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Chronic Pain | Last Active: Dec 18, 2023 | Replies (142)
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Hi @charliegirl - I get the overall vibe that you are not really a self-pitying person but one that works hard at getting through each day the best you can, with optimism - like most of us around here.
The attached diagram came to mind when reading your post. Sometimes a visual helps me when I lose sight of my control fallacies. Fighting chronic pain is exhausting and because I'm in less control of my body, reminding myself of the areas I can control in my mind, helps give power back. Mindset is one of those "power tools" in the tool box. How about you? Do you have any tools that you fall back on during difficult moments or days?
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I love this diagram. It is filled with wisdom!!
I use distraction on a daily basis. I lose myself in a plot filled book. I listen to upbeat music all day. I use massage electronics. I apply Salon Pas pain patches over my worst pain areas. This provide a lot of relief in adjacent areas too. I train with my new dog. I apply Lidocaine cream on other worst areas of pain, like my knees and feet. I take glucosomine and Turmeric supplements. And fish oil and a high quality multivitamin.
I eat Gluten free because I have celiac disease. I try to eat anti-inflammatory food also. This is boring, but I feel much worse if I eat junk food.
I use my pain Dr prescribed pain medicine; I take Morphine extended release, which changed my life!! I also take Lyrica, Cymbalta, Nortriptyline. And Tizanidine to sleep.
I have never had any of the bad effects for any of these meds.
I use a Happy Light bright light therapy, which helps for SAD and my general depression too. I hope all of you have a better day tomorrow!