Chronic Pain Management
What is Chronic Pain?
Your pain is real. I believe you. Chronic Pain counts as a disability, and you can describe yourself as disabled if you want/need to. My first piece of advice is…
Chronic Pain Management
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Use Mobility Aids
Massage - this is my favourite LUSH massage bar!
Magnesium Salt Bath
Cuddles with pets/family/friends
Shakti Mat and Pillow (acupressure)
Talk to loved ones
Listen to my podcasts Uni-tea, Vitali-tea, and Tranquili-tea to learn how yoga, gentle movement, and deep breathing, respectively, can help you cope
My YouTube Playlist with videos from Jessica Kellgren-Fozard, Hank and John Green, and more!
Distraction Techniques
Get creative! Learn a new skill from YouTube, crochet, cook, draw, code!
Watch a comfort movie- my favourites are Easy A, Crazy Stupid Love, or any Studio Ghibli, PIXAR film, like Whisper of the Heart, Meet the Robinsons, or Ratatouille.
Watch a comfort TV show- my favourites are F.R.I.E.N.D.S, Avatar the Last Airbender, The Good Place or The Simpsons
Read a book! Find me on Storygraph (an ethical version of Good Reads) to see my favourites
Play video games- my favourites are SIMS, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Stardew Valley
Play boardgames- my favourites are A Little Wordy, Fungi, Codenames, and Munchkin
Spend time in nature and take deep breaths
Email me to join the communi-tea, an international support group where we have fun first and talk about illness second.
I am sure many of you are aware how beneficial Omega 3, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Vitamin D are for many things, but they are also recommended for Chronic Pain!
Positive Affirmations
My pain is real.
I am allowed to go at my own pace
I deserve rest
I am not defined by a grade, a job, or any achievement
I am brave to live in this world
I do not have to prove myself or my condition to anyone
I am proud of who I am and how much I deal with
I can ask for help
Listen to my podcasts Beau-tea for a confidence boost, Simplici-tea to learn about positive affirmations and gratitude, and Relativi-tea to learn how to be kinder to yourself!