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Posted 9/10/2011 5:53 PM (GMT 0)
Keeping pain from being the focus of my life is something I work on daily.

I know it is attainable because I'm able to achieve it with some work.

What I have learned is the more I think about pain...the more I feel it.

Only I can take responsibility for my feelings. I do have choices. I choose to do what I can to help myself through exercise and relaxation therapy.

Being proactive works for me...living well means taking care of myself even when it is inconvenient. I refuse to let these dang conditions interfere with my happiness. I guess being stubborn helps too!  turn

What are your goals?

Hugs, Robin

Posted 9/10/2011 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
I agree that the more I think about the pain the worst it is. I think unhealthy eating also leads to more pain. My goal is to get back to eating healthy. When I consume lots of sugar, cookies, cupcakes, etc. my pain levels sores but when I eat fresh fruit, lots of veggies and drink tons of water my pain level is manageable. The problem right now is I am back on the sugar and it is definitely an addiction. Last year when I was very ill with my gallbladder and then had it removed I was off all sugar and I felt so much better, lost 25 lbs, and I want that feeling back. So my goal is to get off the sugar again, eat healthy and get some exercise. I believe vitamins, supplements and good clean eating is the answer.
Posted 9/10/2011 8:27 PM (GMT 0)
My goal is to get my house clean - well, clean-ish, and organized-ish. And to get my husband to work WITH me on it. He doesn't deal with these things, to the point where sometimes I swear we are living parallel lives in the same house :(

Physically, I guess my goal would be to get stronger, but I don't know how that can be because every time I try to up the ante, I get burned.

Debbie
Posted 9/10/2011 9:03 PM (GMT 0)
My goals is to accomplish something each week. I am at home all the time now and sometimes my mind can focus on my pain. Next thing I know is the day has ended and I did really nothing. I am a clean freak at times, so I see things I want to tackle in the house. Like yesterday I cleaned my washer and dryer room. I felt really good afterwards and my mind was busy. Sometimes I think I can volunteer some where, but I look around my house and see so many projects I can do here. I never know how I feel either and I hate to promise someone my time if I can't full fill it. This subject will encourage me!
Posted 9/11/2011 2:04 AM (GMT 0)
Back in the good old days, when I was only dealing with chronic pain from an accident injury (hahhaha!), I was seeing a pain management pyschologist and was asked to do a pain journal.  I discovered that I had a lot more pain, more often, that I was willing to admit (so, the opposite of what the journal was supposed to accomplish) and that I was focusing on it too much for my liking.

So I'm with you on that front - yes, pain is there.  But distraction can help, even a wee bit.

My goal is to get myself organized enough to do a bit of my hobby again this week!  Or maybe save up enough energy to do a bit of weeding in the garden.  Hmmm.....not sure which one, but certainly something fun and rewarding!

Posted 9/11/2011 9:18 AM (GMT 0)
I had to set a goal to get out of the pity party pit. Not enough sleep and too much pain and I was ready to party nono

My pain management Dr. told me (when I first met her) to try to stay active to avoid dwelling on the pain, so I mustered up enough energy to pull myself out of the mini depression and started 2 scrap booking projects as Christmas presents. My goal is to stick with it and my motivitation is knowing how much this will mean to my daughters when they receive their albums. Take care, Anne

Posted 9/11/2011 9:04 PM (GMT 0)
Doesn't it feel rewarding when you get things done? I feel so good when I get a chore finished....especially the ones I will put off...like cleaning closets.

There's a time for work but more importantly I make sure to take time to play...doing something you enjoy does make you feel good.

I think it is important to remember to reward ourselves for our accomplish--ments...do something special just for you...we are well worth it!!!

Good luck on all your endeavors tongue

Hugs, Robin

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