Pain.
Pain..........pain....................pain............pain.........pain...........pain.......
pain, pain,
pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,
Pain Sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everyone has pain and when we do, whatever pain it is, feels like the worst we've experienced. Most of our pain is short lived. Give it a little time to heal or to allow the medicines to take effect and most diminish within days or weeks. Chronic pain is a different ball game.
There may be days that are more tolerable than others, but anything can cause it to intensify. Then it feels as if little can be done to reduce it. That is without taking a prescribed pain reliever and who wants to pop narcotics for the rest of their life? I, for one, do not.
I understand too much about pain. Living thirty-five healthy years, at age thirty-eight, I can no longer summon memories of what it felt like to live pain free. Visions of a time when I could run or jump with the kids in the yard come to mind, but when I see my feet hit the ground, I physically cringe. I can only associate those activities with the pain it would cause me now. Even while watching movies, I find myself reacting in this same manner.
Trying to give an explanation of how intense my pain has been has been a trial for me. When asked, I just cannot find the descriptive words to encompass it. I may never. I fancied myself a good sympathizer before my collision and now realize some experiences are beyond words, beyond comprehension. I lived it and there are moments when even I cannot believe I came through.
With the dedication of my physicians, they have compressed my agony to severe discomfort. I had to take it from there. Doctors can only accomplish so much with what they have to work with and if I did not want to continue with narcotics, then I had to research other options.
So how am I accomplishing this?
I want you to know that if you suffer from chronic pain, there are options, but you must be diligent in your efforts. You may understand already that if you suffer from this condition that you build up a certain tolerance. If your pain lowers to a certain level, you are elated. Humans have a tendency to become lazy. When we feel better, we stop doing what makes us feel better. Then what happens? We feel bad again. Then we scramble to start again what made us feel better in the first place. So why not just make it a life habit and stick to it?
I exercise many habits each day to minimize my injuries. I do not allow myself to become stagnant in my own care. I grasp too well that when you let pain have control, it takes twice as long to reign it in.
Acceptance is my first defense. I cannot move forward if I am not mentally and emotionally prepared.
Diet. I eat well and I eat healthy. I minimize what I call 'heavy' foods. (gravy, fried) I look for detoxing foods.
Vitamins. I take a herbal detoxing vitamin that is a combination of fruits and vegetables. Greens
Exercise. Activity is a double edged sword for me. I need it because my body will seize up and become rigid without it. Too much and I am resting on the couch for days. Pilates cycling and farm work.
Meditation. I don't sit cross legged and 'Ohm' in the middle of the living room, that's for sure. With four kids, I'd never hear the end of those jokes. I do, however, sit in a quiet place, with my legs elevated and mentally motivate myself to overcome the deep aching that takes place with humidity or over-activity on my part.
Curamin. This herbal supplement is known for its ability to balance the body's natural inflammatory response. I use this as my main pain reliever. I must take the maximum dose and take it daily.
Rhus Tox. This is actually poison oak. I know! Odd, I thought, especially since I am allergic, but I have had no side effects of rash, etc. This, I use for my arthritis. Rhus Tox is a homeopathic remedy. Homeopathic means that you are using a small amount of a natural substance to treat an ailment that the substance would normally cause. Foods for Health
The combination of those last two supplements have been helping me since February and rarely do I even have to ingest an Ultram. Unless I over do it.
SMILE. That's the most important habit of all! Luckily that comes naturally for me. I welcome the lines that have developed around my eyes, it lets myself and others know that I've lived a life full of happiness. Smiling, in earnest, is uplifting. Just try it for yourself. If you smile repeatedly, you feel something grow in your chest and it is impossible not to have your spirit and emotions improve. It may not decrease your pain or fix the situation you are encountering. Do it anyway. What is does, is helps you handle it better and smile lines are much more attractive than frown lines. Yes?
Pain..........pain....................pain............pain.........pain...........pain.......
pain, pain,
pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,pain,
Pain Sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everyone has pain and when we do, whatever pain it is, feels like the worst we've experienced. Most of our pain is short lived. Give it a little time to heal or to allow the medicines to take effect and most diminish within days or weeks. Chronic pain is a different ball game.
It never leaves. Ever.
There may be days that are more tolerable than others, but anything can cause it to intensify. Then it feels as if little can be done to reduce it. That is without taking a prescribed pain reliever and who wants to pop narcotics for the rest of their life? I, for one, do not.
I understand too much about pain. Living thirty-five healthy years, at age thirty-eight, I can no longer summon memories of what it felt like to live pain free. Visions of a time when I could run or jump with the kids in the yard come to mind, but when I see my feet hit the ground, I physically cringe. I can only associate those activities with the pain it would cause me now. Even while watching movies, I find myself reacting in this same manner.
Trying to give an explanation of how intense my pain has been has been a trial for me. When asked, I just cannot find the descriptive words to encompass it. I may never. I fancied myself a good sympathizer before my collision and now realize some experiences are beyond words, beyond comprehension. I lived it and there are moments when even I cannot believe I came through.
With the dedication of my physicians, they have compressed my agony to severe discomfort. I had to take it from there. Doctors can only accomplish so much with what they have to work with and if I did not want to continue with narcotics, then I had to research other options.
So how am I accomplishing this?
I want you to know that if you suffer from chronic pain, there are options, but you must be diligent in your efforts. You may understand already that if you suffer from this condition that you build up a certain tolerance. If your pain lowers to a certain level, you are elated. Humans have a tendency to become lazy. When we feel better, we stop doing what makes us feel better. Then what happens? We feel bad again. Then we scramble to start again what made us feel better in the first place. So why not just make it a life habit and stick to it?
I exercise many habits each day to minimize my injuries. I do not allow myself to become stagnant in my own care. I grasp too well that when you let pain have control, it takes twice as long to reign it in.
Acceptance is my first defense. I cannot move forward if I am not mentally and emotionally prepared.
Diet. I eat well and I eat healthy. I minimize what I call 'heavy' foods. (gravy, fried) I look for detoxing foods.
Vitamins. I take a herbal detoxing vitamin that is a combination of fruits and vegetables. GreensExercise. Activity is a double edged sword for me. I need it because my body will seize up and become rigid without it. Too much and I am resting on the couch for days. Pilates cycling and farm work.
Meditation. I don't sit cross legged and 'Ohm' in the middle of the living room, that's for sure. With four kids, I'd never hear the end of those jokes. I do, however, sit in a quiet place, with my legs elevated and mentally motivate myself to overcome the deep aching that takes place with humidity or over-activity on my part.
Curamin. This herbal supplement is known for its ability to balance the body's natural inflammatory response. I use this as my main pain reliever. I must take the maximum dose and take it daily.
Rhus Tox. This is actually poison oak. I know! Odd, I thought, especially since I am allergic, but I have had no side effects of rash, etc. This, I use for my arthritis. Rhus Tox is a homeopathic remedy. Homeopathic means that you are using a small amount of a natural substance to treat an ailment that the substance would normally cause. Foods for HealthThe combination of those last two supplements have been helping me since February and rarely do I even have to ingest an Ultram. Unless I over do it.
SMILE. That's the most important habit of all! Luckily that comes naturally for me. I welcome the lines that have developed around my eyes, it lets myself and others know that I've lived a life full of happiness. Smiling, in earnest, is uplifting. Just try it for yourself. If you smile repeatedly, you feel something grow in your chest and it is impossible not to have your spirit and emotions improve. It may not decrease your pain or fix the situation you are encountering. Do it anyway. What is does, is helps you handle it better and smile lines are much more attractive than frown lines. Yes?
Smile On!
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