Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 I have two pain relief tricks; they may not work for others! First one.. when I had my babies we were taught to sing to ourselves one well known song (doesn't have to be out loud). It does seem to distract one's mind from the pain. I still sing the simple song that I chose then, plus some hymns I like. When the pain is really tough I yell the hymns out loud! Second one.. I am a widow and when I need to take my mind off my pain I visualise my husband and think of how things were and of things he did. You don't need a dead husband! You could think of anything that is significant enough to you to fill your mind, maybe something special you achieved and how you did it. I bet we all have our own ways of coping.. let's go on sharing them:) Penny Shrewsbury UK Re: What kind of pain is it? Oh Boy!!!!!! What a question. Yes to all questions except dealing with it!!! LOL. Here is what I do....in sequence. First I take 3 Excxedrin Then I lie in my chair and ask for God's help in dealing with pain. Then I ask if there is anything I should do. Unfortunately, I don't hear a voice telling me anything.....but I kind of go with my feelings. I'm in considerable pain today and I took the Ex. and then prayed. About 15 minutes later I got up and removed all the books off my bed and put them back in the bookcare.....then I cried hard for about 10 minutes and then I got the strong feeling to come in the den and check email. It doesn't make any sense, but that's what I do. Sometimes I nap....but I usually never call anyone when I feel this bad. I just figure that later on I will hopefully have some relief. Does this help at all? Love, Camilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 Thanks Penny. hugs, Sundra -- Re: Dealing with Pain I have two pain relief tricks; they may not work for others! First one.. when I had my babies we were taught to sing to ourselves one well known song (doesn't have to be out loud). It does seem to distract one's mind from the pain. I still sing the simple song that I chose then, plus some hymns I like. When the pain is really tough I yell the hymns out loud! Second one.. I am a widow and when I need to take my mind off my pain I visualise my husband and think of how things were and of things he did. You don't need a dead husband! You could think of anything that is significant enough to you to fill your mind, maybe something special you achieved and how you did it. I bet we all have our own ways of coping.. let's go on sharing them:) Penny Shrewsbury UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 I LOVE your idea about singing. Fabulous!!!!!! Thanks for the info. Love, Cam Re: What kind of pain is it? Oh Boy!!!!!! What a question. Yes to all questions except dealing with it!!! LOL. Here is what I do....in sequence. First I take 3 Excxedrin Then I lie in my chair and ask for God's help in dealing with pain. Then I ask if there is anything I should do. Unfortunately, I don't hear a voice telling me anything.....but I kind of go with my feelings. I'm in considerable pain today and I took the Ex. and then prayed. About 15 minutes later I got up and removed all the books off my bed and put them back in the bookcare.....then I cried hard for about 10 minutes and then I got the strong feeling to come in the den and check email. It doesn't make any sense, but that's what I do. Sometimes I nap....but I usually never call anyone when I feel this bad. I just figure that later on I will hopefully have some relief. Does this help at all? Love, Camilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 Hi Penny, I think this is a great idea. I have used this one many times: visualize yourself in a place that is safe and comfortable and warm and just makes you feel good. I always visualize the same thing because it's so calming to me...watching a sunset in Florida...sitting in a nice comfortable lounge chair and loving that sunset. This is what works for me. Anyone else want to contribute? Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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