Good morning!
Anyway, the reason I am writing this is to basically clear my head after actually getting 4 hours of sleep (granted it was lying on the floor in a fetal position with pillows all around me!)
I’ve suffered moderate to severe pain for almost 6 years nonstop since my injury and have found alot of things that affect my pain. Most notably isnt my medication or physical condition. It’s my mental condition, my emotional side, and how well “in check” it is. I always tend to be a pessimist so things rarely work out in good shape for me, and understandably so. I find that on good days, when I don’t hurt so much, I actually feel good! Conversely, on those really horrid days when I hurt like nothing else… Of course my outlook is on the flip side of things.
Can anyone suggest any non-standard treatments or things they’ve tried that help improve your outlook/mood relating to your pain and injury? I’ve tried alot of different tactics ranging from the usual : medication, tens, therapy/exercise, etc. To many what are considered non-standard like : acupuncture, acupressure and meditation. Does anyone have any positive experiences with these or others along those lines? After acupuncture, I was probably the most relaxed (not quite pain free!),but incredibly relaxed and felt at peace, and could actually deal with the pain unlike before.
Thanks,
