Healing

OK so I have talked about emotions and pain. Well I also want to talk about stress and pain.
So yesterday was the Superbowl. Since I am going through the most awful divorce in the history of man, I was under a bit of loneliness and stress. I felt betrayed by my ex best friend, lonely and missing my children.
I was not wearing my stability braces and I slipped and fell DIRECTLY on my knee cap.Oh my gosh it hurt SOOOOOO bad. Fortunately I hit it directly on. Not on either side so it stayed in place.
I wrapped it , and put myself on ice and heat and put my mind into learning about football. I laugh at myself but I was finding out what every yard and call meant. It helped get my mind off of it.
Even though I didn't sleep well and my leg had spasmed out I used the Superbowl to distract my stress and help my emotions. Since I am aware or pain, emotion , and all of the physical issues it contributes to, All in all I had a better night. I am good and have been relaxing and find that when I reduce my stress level my healing seems to be faster.

So if you find yourself in pain, maybe think about the stress factors and emotional factors around you.



Attitude is Everything... BE HAPPY

ONE YEAR!!!!!

So I have had a roller coaster of a year. But I feel so great. I feel like I have really something to be proud of. When you live in a chronic state of pain sometimes just taking the medication is all you know.It is easy to take the pill and dull the pain. But it also dulls your mind and can feel like it can take over your life. Going through detox and withdrawal was very hard, but I am so much more aware now of my mind and my body. My mind has become my power tool. I have found it so important to have a plan and stick to it. Have a positive support circle and fill your mind with as much knowledge as you can. Since I am a major CVR user and go through the rehearsal process everyday I am so proud of myself that I have accomplished this.

I recently had an EDS attack and had to go to the ER. The Doctors want to give you pain meds right away. I had rehearsed so many times what I would do and the plan I would follow. I REFUSED the opiate medication and we were able to use non opiate medication to get me through the few days of the attack. I even went and got the ER report. I was so pleased that it clearly stated that " the patient refused to use opiate medications" . Well I can say that I am 100% opiate free for one year. I set my mind to the task and I achieved the goal.
I am still in chronic pain and having EDS and all the hurdles that come along with that, i always will be, but I truly feel empowered.

I am more comfortable now wearing the braces and it's OK if people ask questions. In fact it is empowering knowing that I have a story to tell and it just might help someone.





Attitude is Everything... BE HAPPY