Guest guest Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 Finally after almost 2yrs on a wait list I recieved some intake forms for the only pain clinic close to me. Now they better accept me after all this waiting. Does anyone have any info on different coping strategies? I wanted to learn how to walk on fire like they do in Asia, I figured if I could achieve that kind of mind control maybe could control some of the pain. Anyway, just wanted to tell someone the good news. Later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 , Wow, 2 years on a waiting list for a pain clinic....that is a long time! But hey, if you learn how to walk on fire, let me know how you do it, because if I could do that, I believe I could handle anything too! =) Have you tried meditation with or without meditation CD's? My old therapist taught me some great relaxation techniques when I was having anxiety and panic attacks, and it sometimes works well on pain too, especially if the pain is stress related. My favorite thing to do is mental imagery, which feels to me like a mini- vacation. If you'd like for me to explain it to you, let me know, and I will send you a detailed explanation. Keeping a journal. Somehow, writing it all down, and not letting it all swim around in my head seems to help. It puts words to my feelings, and it makes them feel validated. This could be a pain journal, or a private one...or both. Doesn't matter which, as long as you are getting those feelings out. Also, keeping a pain journal, if you don't already, helps your doctor see if there are any patterns to your pain. Laughter. I know, it's an old cliche, but it does help. Laughter increases the " feel good " hormones in your body, even if just for a little bit, and takes your mind off of things for a while. I know I feel better when I'm happy and laughing. Jokes, funny movies, funny friends, surround yourself with them! Well, I have to get ready for work, so I am signing off... Take care , and I'll keep my fingers crossed that you get into that pain clinic! 2 years is just too long to wait! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 > Have you tried meditation with or without meditation CD's? My old > therapist taught me some great relaxation techniques when I was > having anxiety and panic attacks, and it sometimes works well on > pain too, especially if the pain is stress related. My favorite > thing to do is mental imagery, which feels to me like a mini- > vacation. If you'd like for me to explain it to you, let me know, > and I will send you a detailed explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 I agree that guided imagery and meditation are both very effective methods and skills to learn I have been using both methods for not only pain but panic attacks. When I am having a really hard time of pain or panic I will do the imagery or visual techniques and it helps me to get through it much faster. I will do meditation or just simple relaxtion prior to going to sleep or if I'm feeling real tensed up. My good PM's will suggest this to their patients. For those who are not familiar with it I'd suggest you ask your PM if they know of a good pain psychologist familiar with the subject and give it a try, most insurance companies will pay for it. You can also try finding some books in the local libray and do some reading, or even on the net. It really is a great thing to try. Biofeedback is also a great non evasive non narcotic method that works real well with mild pain and I also highly suggest that as well Regards Barbie " Dixie " wrote: > Jen, > I love guided imagery. But my fave is self-hypnosis, because I can give myself a post-hypnotic suggestion. It's very similar to guided imagery. > Dix > Jen wrote: > Have you tried meditation with or without meditation CD's? My old > therapist taught me some great relaxation techniques when I was > having anxiety and panic attacks, and it sometimes works well on > pain too, especially if the pain is stress related. My favorite > thing to do is mental imagery, which feels to me like a mini- > vacation. If you'd like for me to explain it to you, let me know, > and I will send you a detailed explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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