Franky5
Registered: 08/18/09
Posts: 2
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I'm am award-winning writer researching for an article on the connection between pain and certain psychological tendencies, such as Stoicism (denying pain and all emotions); Catastrophism (always expecting the worst); Excessive Optimism (wishful thinking); Rigidity/Inflexibility; and People-Pleasing (needing to be liked by everyone). Have you any experience in recognizing any of these traits in yourself, and then addressing them to help manage pain? If so, I'd love to find out how this is working or not working for you, and what, exactly you are doing. Thanks! |
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Jack
Registered: 10/29/09
Posts: 1
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Wow Franky, I have been waiting a very long time for some one to come to the realization that chronic pain and psychological disorders go hand in hand! For me, it has always been being afraid of my physical limitations as for the demands of working full time. I have many set backs, due to chronic pain, arthritis = degenerative disc and feel that I have to cover them up from my employer.
I spend most of my time on my days off trying to recover from the work week. I do not sleep well and am usually fighting depression episodes on a fairly regular basis. This all lends to an exhausting and much of the time a futile existence for the sufferer. I have taken celebrex, gabepentin. hydrocodone, countless chiropractic visits, epidural injections and anti-depressants. I really feel for all those suffering with me.
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