Print this entryTips for Coping with Pain Every Day There are things you can do every day that help you cope with your chronic pain. Some things you might already be doing, while others are good to start getting into the normal practice of. It is important that you keep trying to make changes in your life for proper pain management and mental health. Try to Reduce Your Stress Levels Stress has such a large impact on nearly every facet…
Print this entryThe Link Between Pain and Mental Illness It is not unusual to have both chronic pain and a type of mental illness. These two things are often related, whether because of the other, or simply occurring at the same time. Take a look at how they may be linked in your situation. How Pain and Mental Illness Are Linked Some people don’t realize that the reason they have pain and a mental illness is because they are so…
Print this entryPain is a common symptom and usually misunderstood. We have been taught to get rid of the pain. The typical way is to use a prescription, non-prescription pill, or other methods that mask the pain. Pain is considered bad. Is pain really the foe? Alternatively, does it have a message for us? According to Louise Hay in her book, “How to Heal Your Body“, she states that pain is about guilt and it always seeks punishment. Her affirmation…
Print this entryTo get the best results from these healing affirmations. Place your body in a comfortable position, relax as best you can and put yourself in a meditative state of mind. Select the affirmation that appeals to you the most, close your eyes and repeat the phrase (affirmation) aloud. Using your imagination, see the vibrations of the words in your throat. After imagining that you can see the vibration (you may see a wavelength or a color associated with…
Print this entryDealing with chronic pain can drag you down physically and emotionally. It can make your quality of life much less than it should be. Here top 10 ways you can feel better: 1. Have a massage. A massage can help alleviate aches and pains and make you feel brand new again. Use a massage therapist who understands your chronic pain and who can do their job without exacerbating any of your pain. There are many types of massage…