Living with Chronic Pain isn't that bad? Are you kidding me? Coping strategies.
Pain - everyone reacts differently to Pain. Some people complain and moan about their Pain to everyone they meet. others hardly talk about it, and push on, in spite of the pain. How do you react to being in Pain? Click on the link below to read a great article on the subject of chronic Pain.
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If you are unfortunate enough to be in a car accident, and you have a broken leg, everyone will most likely ask you, "What happened?" Chronic pain is invisible, all others may see is, she's in a bad mood, she's uncommunicative, etc.
Pain is a red light, it stops you from living your Life. You get frustrated, things you want to do just can't get done. You may push yourself, only to feel worse than before. You beat up on yourself, I'm a failure, I can't do anything. You stop going places with your friends, after all, you don't want to hold everyone up, because your feet and hips will not keep up with the pace your friends walk at. You may get angry, and scream, why me? After a while, you seek help from professionals, and get Therapy, and start making a plan to mange your pain.
What can you do? Get outside! Being in the fresh air, being in Nature, walking, waking in sunshine, all of these help you to feel better. If you love Gardening, try a low bench to help you when planting or weeding. Focusing on something else besides your pain will help.
Tell yourself you are strong. Just like the moss growing in these cement cracks, something beautiful will come out of your pain. You may become calmer, start slowing down, taking better care of your self. You will heal.
Paint something, you will feel so much better.
As you feel better, you may want to tackle some small Cottage Paint makeover - like this pretty French provincial desk, which we painted with White Cottage Paint. You can buy #CottagePaint at The Camellia, in Thunder Bay. We also offer How-to paint classes. Being involved in a DIY Paint project just makes you feel better.
Here at The Camellia, we find this Deep Muscle Jelly from White Oak Lavender really helps with easing pain. It smells wonderful and has a bit of a warming sensation. You can buy Deep Muscle Jelly at our store, the Camellia.
Sleep can sometimes elude those of us who are constantly in pain. This Sleep wand contains pure, essential oil of Lavender. Use it just before going to bed.
Those who are in chronic pain have a hard time with their Family and friends, after all, they don't really look sick, and for sure no-one is going to walk around, waving their medical reports in the air. You may try to talk to certain persons, they just keep hammering at you, Why don't you get on a plane, and fix this, calm this person down, look after this sick relative... but, I'm sick, you scream, and no-one listens. You remind yourself that LIFE IS GOOD, and you try to handle your Life, in spite of chronic pain.
Visit The Camellia, for hand-made, natural skincare to help with relaxation, with products from Rocky Mountain soap, white Oak Lavender, Neob Lavender, and much more.
The Camellia, 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, Ontario.
Open Wednesday through Sunday. p (807)475-3551
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