Preparing For A More Comfortable New Year
Has 2005 been a painful year for you? Have you missed out on things you normally enjoy because you hurt too much? Have you experienced a loss? Did your pain management regimen keep you less than comfortable? Maybe it is time for change!
Try changing the way you think. When you start to think negative thoughts, stop yourself and make yourself think of something positive - even if it means telling yourself you will not keep thinking negatively.
Have you ever practiced reciting affirmations? These are statements that you write or record on tape and recite or replay on a regular basis to reinforce truths that you have not allowed yourself to believe until now.
Consider learning new self-help techniques to build your pain and stress management arsenal. There are some very good books on the market worth exploring. Progressive Relaxation techniques are relatively simple to learn and valuable to include in your pain management tool box. Imagery is also a very powerful tool to consider. Try reciting your own imagery session and listening to it. It is amazing how your body will respond to your own voice.
How about creating a special spot in your home for just you? A little nook, a special corner, decorate it with special items and momentos or maybe a specially selected piece of furniture and use it as a place to go when you need to focus or take a break.
How about setting aside a little time to do something special for yourself. Bible study, prayer and/meditation, listen to music, take a warm bubble bath, do yoga or exercise. When was the last time you spent a little time and pampered yourself? Have you ever been to a spa? Had a massage or a facial? How about treating yourself to a manicure or a pedicure? If you don't feel like you can afford to do this now, how about putting aside a few dollars each week until you can afford to do so?
Develop a home environment that is warm and comforting. Your home should be a haven to come to after dealing with the challenges and pressures of life. How about burning some scented candles - add a little aroma therapy to your life...Maybe studying and applying a little Feng Shui in your home will help you find a balance and energy that will add to your ability to manage pain and limitations, heal and find peace and comfort in your life.
There is no time like the present to perform a self-evaluation. It is up to you to make necessary changes in your life. So why not choose to do so now?
Related Topics: Stay Young With Yoga, Spirit Stronger Than Disease
Try changing the way you think. When you start to think negative thoughts, stop yourself and make yourself think of something positive - even if it means telling yourself you will not keep thinking negatively.
Have you ever practiced reciting affirmations? These are statements that you write or record on tape and recite or replay on a regular basis to reinforce truths that you have not allowed yourself to believe until now.
Consider learning new self-help techniques to build your pain and stress management arsenal. There are some very good books on the market worth exploring. Progressive Relaxation techniques are relatively simple to learn and valuable to include in your pain management tool box. Imagery is also a very powerful tool to consider. Try reciting your own imagery session and listening to it. It is amazing how your body will respond to your own voice.
How about creating a special spot in your home for just you? A little nook, a special corner, decorate it with special items and momentos or maybe a specially selected piece of furniture and use it as a place to go when you need to focus or take a break.
How about setting aside a little time to do something special for yourself. Bible study, prayer and/meditation, listen to music, take a warm bubble bath, do yoga or exercise. When was the last time you spent a little time and pampered yourself? Have you ever been to a spa? Had a massage or a facial? How about treating yourself to a manicure or a pedicure? If you don't feel like you can afford to do this now, how about putting aside a few dollars each week until you can afford to do so?
Develop a home environment that is warm and comforting. Your home should be a haven to come to after dealing with the challenges and pressures of life. How about burning some scented candles - add a little aroma therapy to your life...Maybe studying and applying a little Feng Shui in your home will help you find a balance and energy that will add to your ability to manage pain and limitations, heal and find peace and comfort in your life.
There is no time like the present to perform a self-evaluation. It is up to you to make necessary changes in your life. So why not choose to do so now?
Related Topics: Stay Young With Yoga, Spirit Stronger Than Disease
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5 Comments:
Indie,
I wish more people would read your ideas for pain management.
It's hard to explain to people who think the only way to control pain is by taking numerous pain medications that for many of us don't work. My pain counselor taught me relaxation techniques to help with my worse pain.
Happy New Year! Here's to a less-stress, less pain filled 2006.
Take care,
Karen
Trying to deal with the pain of severed nerves from a hernia surgery. It's 9 weeks now and still taking Vicadan three or four times a day.
Wish I could find a magic potion for Pheripheral Neuropathy symptoms. Neurontin 1600MG, with Vicadin & Tramadol helps. Have ANS IPG Implant but it doesn't help. It will be "revised" next month. I have tried will power, mental exercises and such but with no medication I sleep only one night out of three. Happy New Year
even though i suffer with neck, back and leg pain i have a strong feeling this will be a better year. it also helps to post any problems. wishing everyone a happy new year
My Pain started at 10yrs. old, I broke my tailbone,in my Teen yrs. many days I would crawl around the house, I couldn't stand for long. I saw my First M.D. when I was about 23, in the early '70's. His advice was 'LEARN TO LIVE WITH IT' With that advice I decided to learn every think I could about my Back problem, I'm in my mid %0's now & have 'LIVED' with pain 24/7 for 30+yrs, I take meds which calm it down, I have stayed away from Surgey after seeing many people come out needing more Surgey & still in pain, one thing that did help me was an IDET,I had done in June-04, In Late Jan. I took a hard fall in my garage, which set me back to 'screaming pain',then I fall in the tub, even with 2 big falls,they still say NO. so my meds calm my pain down,but not like many people I know that I will live with some pain the rest of my life. I think many people THINK if they have that surgey,go to P.T. or what ever they choise to help their pain,they have to realize that they WILL NEVER BE PAIN FREE.Do the best with what helps keep your pain levels down. Pegi
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