Pain control method

I just wanted to share a pain relief method I've been using for a long time. This method works for anything that is relieved by relaxation (fissures, cramps, some headaches).

Here it is: tell yourself the pain feels good. I know that sounds incredibly psychotic/masochistic but it works for me. I just lay back and convince myself that the burning, stabbing or throbbing pain actually feels nice and I'm able to relax and make it better.

I actually have a name for this method: Beat the Devil.

I'm not going to write all the discalimers here, but use your common sense and go to the doctor for any new pain or increased severity. But I've avoided pain killers and stress using my method.

--snappy 

Glad it works for you!

Haha, usually the only way I can cope with the pain when I don't have any painkillers and I'm either out with friends/on a date/at work/etc. where I have to be there is I focus the pain somewhere else. I suppose also masochistic but sometimes you're stuck somewhere and there's nothing you can do about the pain!

So, to try to distract myself from the crazy intense crohn's stomach/back pain, I dig my fingernails into my skin and focus on the pain there. It somewhat distracts me from the "real" pain I guess...

Does that sound horrible? haha...