Living without pain is not always realistic. The goal is to reduce the agony whenever possible and learn to cope with the remaining pain. Taking charge of our pain begins by changing our way of thinking. A positive attitude, a touch of hope, a strong support system, and the help of an active medical team paves the path toward living with pain as well as joy.
Notes and Links:
WebMD, How to live in the moment - http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/back-to-present?ecd=wnl_lbt_081909
WebMD - Living with Pain - http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/living-with-pain
NMSS- Managing Pain - http://www.nationalmssociety.org/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/you-can/manage-pain/index.aspx
American Chronic Pain Association - Managing Chronic Pain - http://www.theacpa.org/people/learned.asp
Mental Health Matters - 10 alternative pain management techniques - http://www.mental-health-matters.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=425
Pain Management Specialists - http://www.doctorsforpain.com/
Pain Management Specialists directory by state - http://www.ucomparehealthcare.com/drs/pain_management_physicians/
List of pain management questions on Health Central - http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/question/tag/Pain+Management
