Enjoy these fun hints from a fellow member. Move your cursor over the image to read the helpful hint. Remember everyone is different. One hint may work better than others.
Movement
If you can only move a foot, move a foot and a half. Then slowly increase.
Pacing
If you can only stand for a few minutes, take a break for a few and continue with your task for a few more minutes. You will find that you can stand longer and need fewer breaks. Never push past your pain.
Perception
If you think something will hurt, it will.
Negative thoughts
When you have a negative thought about your pain, acknowledge the thought. Then tell yourself that you are safe. You are strong. Then think of your surroundings and of something pleasant.
Mindfulness
Have your mind where your body is. Be aware of your surroundings not the pain. We have all had a bruises that we don’t know how we got it. Our mind was on something else.
Grateful
Be grateful for what is good in your life. Not the negative.
Forgiveness
Chronic pain can be from a trauma caused by someone else. Forgiveness can set you free.
Goals
Think of something you would like to do and work towards accomplishing that goal. Example would be to walk a mile, work in the garden.
Writing
It can help to write your trauma down and the discard the paper. Get rid of it.
