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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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danavs | @danavs | Oct 5, 2016

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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Jen, Alumna Mentor | @sandytoes14 | Oct 5, 2016
In reply to @susanlorrie "Thanks for the welcome. I have a great husband, wonderful animals that calm me. Ice cream,..." + (show)
@susanlorrie

Thanks for the welcome. I have a great husband, wonderful animals that calm me. Ice cream, most specifically Blue Bunny Mini ice cream cones (with caramel). I try to take my mind of of it with coloring. I started this before it became a fad.

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Well that's what we are here for! I'm sorry your husband doesn't understand. My mother in law is the same way.

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Jen, Alumna Mentor | @sandytoes14 | Oct 5, 2016

I understand the frustration when friends don't get it. I too turn to my bible and am happy to have this forum to come where others understand.

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clownscrytoo | @clownscrytoo | Oct 21, 2016

@sandytoes14
hi and good morning. I just joined recently, but I have several things I do: sometimes i do all/most in 1 day; other times just 1 or 2 or a few. I enjoy adult coloring books, because it's very calming, lessens my anxiety and allows me to do more focusing on it than my constant pain. I also like to do crafts and kits, like simple painting (I stink at it, but it's fun! lol!), tile painting, making magnets, positive feedback decorated notes to put in places around the house where I can see them often; making soap, and more. I can't sit long or stand long, but I will use a kitchen counter and stand sometimes, or use pillows on the couch, whatever makes me the most comfortable at that moment. Since I joined this awesome group, I have a little more hope that I might have a little less pain, make good friends, and know I'm not alone. Thank you all for being YOU!
hugs,
Clownscrytoo

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edieguinn | @edieguinn | Oct 21, 2016
In reply to @clownscrytoo "@sandytoes14 hi and good morning. I just joined recently, but I have several things I do:..." + (show)
@clownscrytoo

@sandytoes14
hi and good morning. I just joined recently, but I have several things I do: sometimes i do all/most in 1 day; other times just 1 or 2 or a few. I enjoy adult coloring books, because it's very calming, lessens my anxiety and allows me to do more focusing on it than my constant pain. I also like to do crafts and kits, like simple painting (I stink at it, but it's fun! lol!), tile painting, making magnets, positive feedback decorated notes to put in places around the house where I can see them often; making soap, and more. I can't sit long or stand long, but I will use a kitchen counter and stand sometimes, or use pillows on the couch, whatever makes me the most comfortable at that moment. Since I joined this awesome group, I have a little more hope that I might have a little less pain, make good friends, and know I'm not alone. Thank you all for being YOU!
hugs,
Clownscrytoo

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You go! Have to be distracted and upbeat!

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clownscrytoo | @clownscrytoo | Oct 21, 2016
In reply to @clownscrytoo "@sandytoes14 hi and good morning. I just joined recently, but I have several things I do:..." + (show)
@clownscrytoo

@sandytoes14
hi and good morning. I just joined recently, but I have several things I do: sometimes i do all/most in 1 day; other times just 1 or 2 or a few. I enjoy adult coloring books, because it's very calming, lessens my anxiety and allows me to do more focusing on it than my constant pain. I also like to do crafts and kits, like simple painting (I stink at it, but it's fun! lol!), tile painting, making magnets, positive feedback decorated notes to put in places around the house where I can see them often; making soap, and more. I can't sit long or stand long, but I will use a kitchen counter and stand sometimes, or use pillows on the couch, whatever makes me the most comfortable at that moment. Since I joined this awesome group, I have a little more hope that I might have a little less pain, make good friends, and know I'm not alone. Thank you all for being YOU!
hugs,
Clownscrytoo

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@edieguinn
Thank you. Not always easy, but not impossible either! lol! For me, laughter is oxygen to my soul. I hope & pray you find relief of any kind soon, Edie.
hugz,
Clownscrytoo

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clownscrytoo | @clownscrytoo | Oct 21, 2016
In reply to @susanlorrie "SandyToes, I am working with a good doctor to wean me off the medication very slowly...." + (show)
@susanlorrie

SandyToes,
I am working with a good doctor to wean me off the medication very slowly. I should not have sounded as if I didn't appreciate my doctor. Unfortunately he changed groups and they wanted him to wean me down more quickly. It is my greatest wish to get completely off.

Oh happy day! It's my 19th anniversary today. I have the most wonderful husband. Please send positive thoughts and/or prayers for him. He an unknown lung infection. I am desperately hoping it is not cancer. The past 19 years have been the best of my life! I could not live with out him.@susanlorrie

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@susanlorie
a belated Happy Anny to you and your husband! Positive thoughts and prayers that he gets well soon and that you find pain relief.
Clownscrytoo

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Jen, Alumna Mentor | @sandytoes14 | Oct 24, 2016
In reply to @clownscrytoo "@sandytoes14 hi and good morning. I just joined recently, but I have several things I do:..." + (show)
@clownscrytoo

@sandytoes14
hi and good morning. I just joined recently, but I have several things I do: sometimes i do all/most in 1 day; other times just 1 or 2 or a few. I enjoy adult coloring books, because it's very calming, lessens my anxiety and allows me to do more focusing on it than my constant pain. I also like to do crafts and kits, like simple painting (I stink at it, but it's fun! lol!), tile painting, making magnets, positive feedback decorated notes to put in places around the house where I can see them often; making soap, and more. I can't sit long or stand long, but I will use a kitchen counter and stand sometimes, or use pillows on the couch, whatever makes me the most comfortable at that moment. Since I joined this awesome group, I have a little more hope that I might have a little less pain, make good friends, and know I'm not alone. Thank you all for being YOU!
hugs,
Clownscrytoo

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I love all that you do--I like doing different things too. I like this group of people because we can all empathize but life each other up. Some 'support' groups I have been well, downers! Thanks for sharing!

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kayelle | @kayelle | Oct 25, 2016

ADULT COLOURING BOOKS, with good Faber Castell pencils. Gr8 music. Light exercise at home on floor mat. NNN OOOO STRESS(:-)

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clownscrytoo | @clownscrytoo | Oct 25, 2016
In reply to @clownscrytoo "@sandytoes14 hi and good morning. I just joined recently, but I have several things I do:..." + (show)
@clownscrytoo

@sandytoes14
hi and good morning. I just joined recently, but I have several things I do: sometimes i do all/most in 1 day; other times just 1 or 2 or a few. I enjoy adult coloring books, because it's very calming, lessens my anxiety and allows me to do more focusing on it than my constant pain. I also like to do crafts and kits, like simple painting (I stink at it, but it's fun! lol!), tile painting, making magnets, positive feedback decorated notes to put in places around the house where I can see them often; making soap, and more. I can't sit long or stand long, but I will use a kitchen counter and stand sometimes, or use pillows on the couch, whatever makes me the most comfortable at that moment. Since I joined this awesome group, I have a little more hope that I might have a little less pain, make good friends, and know I'm not alone. Thank you all for being YOU!
hugs,
Clownscrytoo

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Thank you, @sandytoes14!  You are so right.  My one worry when I joined was that it might just bring me down, but it definitely hasn't! I feel very comfortable saying what I need to and empathizing with others.take care,Clownscrytoo

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