Grateful for the sunshine & holding a brush
Use it or lose it... I have several friends/family who are in pain' with different ailments. Some recently acquired, others have been living with it for years. Most days, I find it's not the actual pain but frustrations that come with it that 'hurt' the most. The biggest frustration is having others around that do not understand (luckily for them, they don't feel it) or they disbelieve the degree of pain -because they can't 'see' it. If you see someone with a fresh burn or a bone poking through the skin with a terrible break - many will wince' just looking at another & can indeed imagine their pain. Often, those living with pain you can't see, will be told "it's all in your head" and that is hurtful. I get it though... I've had it said to me several times. I yes, it is mostly in my head... physically.
In many cases, I do believe the medical industry does not help - it hurts even further. You can't say I didn't try - failed brain surgery, countless years of tests and prescribed medicines, nothing worked. I know many on several medications at once, all promised to help but in most cases don't, they only mask problems for a while (including antidepressants) and give the illusion that it should not hurt'. We are all aware of the dangers of opiates now, many addicted to them, (some dead from them) long after the injury has healed. I try to point out to people taking many medications that that is often a deadly chemical cocktail. No, I am not a Dr., neither are you, but it doesn't take a Dr. or genius to know... several medicines all tested to help, are not tested to see how they might react with each other.
It was sick kids hospital that told me long ago: the medicine Storm was offered, would in fact destroy his organs after years of use. I am thankful they did make me aware, idled us to understanding cannabis which helped & didn't do damage & prevented him from taking deadly medicines' will all sorts of side effects. Because I'm no Dr., most don't listen and all I can do is make people wonder (I hope). In general, I've discovered over the years, people don't think they should be in pain. Pain is a part of life. Just like we 'think we should be happy all the time. There are many reasons to be unhappy, if we learn to balance & live with them, we become better equipped for life overall. God sends people to talk to me, when older people 'now' hurt - I remind them, many children suffer their entire lives with pain, be grateful. People tell me arthritis bothers them or their feet hurt... then I show them my hands and feet- crippled from arthritis, but I'm still walking, still painting and still able to do pretty much everything albeit in pain - use it or lose it. Some days my head hurts so bad, it's uncomfortable to put it on a pillow, I am use to it - & thank God, I am. It has made me more resilient & my faith, stronger. If you are still able to walk, talk, see, hear - (even with aids) give thanks! Many are not.
M.A.I.D in Canada has made it much easier to quit.' I can't tell anyone what to do as I know there are days I feel terrible too, but I force myself to paint. We are here to teach others, including living with pain. Teach family & friends compassion & understanding, patience & LOVE. Some of life's lessons are incredibly painful - losing a love one, a lesson some never forget or get over. It's just as important to ease the pain of frustration for the mind, not with pills. Research psilocybin, natural medicines -non addictive. I read about a woman who was set for her assisted suicide but then she tired Ketamine (I think that's what it was) and she felt better and changed her mind. Change your mind, feeling better is a human right. God provided choices - do some research before giving up... learn to live with pain, it allows you to appreciate other things all the more. Netflix or read the book: 'How to change your mind' ...is a good start.
Below are a few things I've done/purchased to help ease frustration, that button assist thing is very handy -I had given up on buttons until I got it. Stop focusing on pain and focus on what you might to to ease the frustration, including telling those who say -"it's all in your head" to screw off. Because I have lived with my pain for a long time, I have had people who have apologized for things said in the past - now that they are dealing with pain. Everything changes, go with the flow - it's all part of the lesson -in love. Love for yourself.
I am grateful for every day -I thank God by painting.
In many cases, I do believe the medical industry does not help - it hurts even further. You can't say I didn't try - failed brain surgery, countless years of tests and prescribed medicines, nothing worked. I know many on several medications at once, all promised to help but in most cases don't, they only mask problems for a while (including antidepressants) and give the illusion that it should not hurt'. We are all aware of the dangers of opiates now, many addicted to them, (some dead from them) long after the injury has healed. I try to point out to people taking many medications that that is often a deadly chemical cocktail. No, I am not a Dr., neither are you, but it doesn't take a Dr. or genius to know... several medicines all tested to help, are not tested to see how they might react with each other.
It was sick kids hospital that told me long ago: the medicine Storm was offered, would in fact destroy his organs after years of use. I am thankful they did make me aware, idled us to understanding cannabis which helped & didn't do damage & prevented him from taking deadly medicines' will all sorts of side effects. Because I'm no Dr., most don't listen and all I can do is make people wonder (I hope). In general, I've discovered over the years, people don't think they should be in pain. Pain is a part of life. Just like we 'think we should be happy all the time. There are many reasons to be unhappy, if we learn to balance & live with them, we become better equipped for life overall. God sends people to talk to me, when older people 'now' hurt - I remind them, many children suffer their entire lives with pain, be grateful. People tell me arthritis bothers them or their feet hurt... then I show them my hands and feet- crippled from arthritis, but I'm still walking, still painting and still able to do pretty much everything albeit in pain - use it or lose it. Some days my head hurts so bad, it's uncomfortable to put it on a pillow, I am use to it - & thank God, I am. It has made me more resilient & my faith, stronger. If you are still able to walk, talk, see, hear - (even with aids) give thanks! Many are not.
M.A.I.D in Canada has made it much easier to quit.' I can't tell anyone what to do as I know there are days I feel terrible too, but I force myself to paint. We are here to teach others, including living with pain. Teach family & friends compassion & understanding, patience & LOVE. Some of life's lessons are incredibly painful - losing a love one, a lesson some never forget or get over. It's just as important to ease the pain of frustration for the mind, not with pills. Research psilocybin, natural medicines -non addictive. I read about a woman who was set for her assisted suicide but then she tired Ketamine (I think that's what it was) and she felt better and changed her mind. Change your mind, feeling better is a human right. God provided choices - do some research before giving up... learn to live with pain, it allows you to appreciate other things all the more. Netflix or read the book: 'How to change your mind' ...is a good start.
Below are a few things I've done/purchased to help ease frustration, that button assist thing is very handy -I had given up on buttons until I got it. Stop focusing on pain and focus on what you might to to ease the frustration, including telling those who say -"it's all in your head" to screw off. Because I have lived with my pain for a long time, I have had people who have apologized for things said in the past - now that they are dealing with pain. Everything changes, go with the flow - it's all part of the lesson -in love. Love for yourself.
I am grateful for every day -I thank God by painting.
