Developing mindfulness will be a key component of changing your relationship to pain.
Relate compassionately to your pain
Recognize factors that can contribute to your chronic pain
Explore the root of your Pain
Find out where your pain is really coming from. Learn to recognize the root of your pain? Of course, if you haven’t done this yet, you’ve got to start by discussing your pain issues with a medical provider. Whether you think the origination of the pain is physical or emotional, check it out with a professional, get their thoughts on causes and treatment options. You can ask your doctor for a referral to a Pain Management Specialist. Your doctor may also refer you to a physical therapist. You may want to talk to a counselor or therapist to help you explore emotional pain. Remember, you are the customer, you have the right to ask all the questions you need answers for.
Look Inward
To REALLY see what is going on for YOU, you have to look inward. YOU have the wisdom to untangle this mystery, to identify the different wires that are acting up to set off this pain alarm. You just need to take the time to be quiet with yourself and, with a curious attitude, listen and explore.
Remember to take time for mindful practice.
It’s a good idea to set aside some time each day for your formal practice. Even starting with 5 minutes a day is beneficial. To make sense of these different wires that trigger the alarm in different ways and for different reasons, check out “The Explain Handbook: Protectometer” by G.L. Moseley and D.S. Butler.
In the SUPPORT section, we define other treatment options that you may want to look into.