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Irritating & insipid instructions for chronic pain.

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hope4cure
hope4cure

Don’t you hate it when the able-bodied try to encourage you with cliches that no longer apply to chronic pain patients?

The one that irritates me most is, “If you can dream it, you can do it!”. or, "the power of positive thinking" ... Here's one of my favorites

just keep moving and be "Mindful" of your tolerances.

It makes me want to reply, “Really? I’m dreaming that you would feel my pain”.

What at are some of the irritating response you receive from those who do not suffer from chronic pain? And what do you tell them?

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  • kirsty08752
    kirsty08752 hope4cure

    Posted

    My favorite one is off my gp she keeps telling me an a mystery an is not helpful in any way..
  • kirsty08752
    kirsty08752 hope4cure

    Posted

    My favorite one is off my gp she keeps telling me an a mystery an is not helpful in any way..
    • hope4cure
      hope4cure kirsty08752

      Posted

      Hi Kirsty,

      Oh I can't believe any doctor would actually say that to a patient. What happened to asking or referring you to another doctor. 

      How frustrating. Can you change doctors?

       

  • patti23776
    patti23776 hope4cure

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    Hi fellow seniors in pain........LOL...pain whats that right?Im 63 I got my arthritis at 17 yrs old so by now Im a hurting for sure!I have Lupus which is where my arthritis came from,and an inoperable brain tumor.I get this all the time..."Why are your headaches so bad"?Really?I take each day at a time everyday is different...my biggest issue is why people tell me off for having a disibility plate....they look at me like ya you are real sick lady...because I dont have a cane yet or wheelchair I am judged...I dare one person to have one day of my pain....even seniors judge me because Ive been told I donot look my age....and thats a sin smile I try to keep a good attitude,I swim live life to my fullest.People need to keep t comments to themselves and quit being so judgemental one  day they to will be a senior..I just hope Im around to watch  smile Blessings...to all....what do you think aout our gray hair being a "crown of glory"?Im also mending a badly broken ankle 8 weeks post.I had to have metal gear with screws placed...my boxer girl wrapped her chain around my foot then decided to get hyper...at least now that Im limping I dont get looked at terribly from using the disabled car plate! smileOh so many young Drs donot understand either oh my...I cant write what I think of that!Blessings and no more pain friends...
    • christine26761
      christine26761 patti23776

      Posted

      I used to get funny looks too with my disability hook.(we hook ours on the mirror in Oz)...but once I had to get a walking aid..the looks soon turned to pity...neither of which I really want...it will always be..that way unfortunately .....we just have to ignore it I suppose..not let it ruin our day...funny though..I find myself looking for the disability hooks whenever we are looking for a disabled parking space...lol...hope you have a lovely day patti and blessed....:-) xxx
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