Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Off-Topic
General Chat
The Power of Positivity
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Ledzeptt" data-source="post: 1407246" data-attributes="member: 160898"><p>[USER=17713]@donnellysdogs[/USER] That's a good idea staying in a hotel to relax. </p><p></p><p>I've taken it for granted that I have a major hospital 10 miles away, with specialist units for pancreas and just about everything else: something I can be positive about. It's also handy for my wife and others who can easily visit me when I get admitted. </p><p></p><p>I've been ill and in pain recently, but there are positives:</p><p>1. The pain killers work (they haven't always)</p><p>2. I also use mindfulness* to reduce my chronic pain</p><p>3. I can't eat solids, but the food supplements I've been given are quite nice (Scandi shake), compared to Fortisips which are normally prescribed - very artificial tasting and loaded with sugar. It's definitely better than being on a feeding tube (had that several times).</p><p>4. The timing is quite good, because I've been waiting for a CT scan to find out what's going on: this is due on Friday. </p><p></p><p>*I know a few of you have mentioned how mindfulness helps. For a taster, try the free trial of the Headspace app (it's expensive after the 10 day trial). I learnt from a book with an audio CD of exercises: “Mindfulness for Health: A practical guide to relieving pain, reducing stress and restoring wellbeing” by Danny Penman and Vidyamala Burch. It's recommended by the British Medical Association and explains the science behind mindfulness and pain relief. It's based around an 8 week course, but I found substantial benefits after 4 weeks. The book is the bestseller on mindfulness on a certain, well known website! </p><p></p><p>The book helped me reduce the amount of painkillers (Cocodamol and Zydol) was taking from the maximum allowed to occasional use of Cocodamol only. In addition, I didn't realise how stressed and anxious I was until I learnt to relax (my wife and others noticed the difference).</p><p></p><p>Hugs to all from me too! (Thanks to [USER=67119]@Kat100[/USER] for the idea.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ledzeptt, post: 1407246, member: 160898"] [USER=17713]@donnellysdogs[/USER] That's a good idea staying in a hotel to relax. I've taken it for granted that I have a major hospital 10 miles away, with specialist units for pancreas and just about everything else: something I can be positive about. It's also handy for my wife and others who can easily visit me when I get admitted. I've been ill and in pain recently, but there are positives: 1. The pain killers work (they haven't always) 2. I also use mindfulness* to reduce my chronic pain 3. I can't eat solids, but the food supplements I've been given are quite nice (Scandi shake), compared to Fortisips which are normally prescribed - very artificial tasting and loaded with sugar. It's definitely better than being on a feeding tube (had that several times). 4. The timing is quite good, because I've been waiting for a CT scan to find out what's going on: this is due on Friday. *I know a few of you have mentioned how mindfulness helps. For a taster, try the free trial of the Headspace app (it's expensive after the 10 day trial). I learnt from a book with an audio CD of exercises: “Mindfulness for Health: A practical guide to relieving pain, reducing stress and restoring wellbeing” by Danny Penman and Vidyamala Burch. It's recommended by the British Medical Association and explains the science behind mindfulness and pain relief. It's based around an 8 week course, but I found substantial benefits after 4 weeks. The book is the bestseller on mindfulness on a certain, well known website! The book helped me reduce the amount of painkillers (Cocodamol and Zydol) was taking from the maximum allowed to occasional use of Cocodamol only. In addition, I didn't realise how stressed and anxious I was until I learnt to relax (my wife and others noticed the difference). Hugs to all from me too! (Thanks to [USER=67119]@Kat100[/USER] for the idea.) [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Off-Topic
General Chat
The Power of Positivity
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…