5 Ways To Move Through the Discomfort of Chronic Pain
3. Remember, the present moment is just that — a moment.
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When I was in my early twenties, my body felt like it was in its nineties.
Every breath felt shallow, every movement was carefully measured. Pain and stiffness led to extremely limited motility.
My pain spurred a personal journey to heal. And I’m both tremendously relieved and grateful to say I achieved a pain-free state. Healing is never linear, however, and right now, I’m experiencing a flare-up – a state where my body doesn’t quite feel like home.
Here are five things I’m prioritizing in my life right now to get through this flare-up with hope, compassion, and kindness.
1. Make food more than fuel
When I’m in pain, the last thing I feel like doing is eating. So during this flare-up, I’m indulging my body by eating what I want when I want it guilt-free, with one caveat – I have to make it myself.
