Do you want to manage your chronic pain and get your life back on
track? Are you fed up with being held hostage by persistent pain and
want to take action now? This book by chronic pain expert Dr Nicola
Sherlock will show you how.
Chronic pain is a huge problem. It is estimated that between one third
and one half of the adult population in the UK live with pain. In turn,
many people struggle to manage their pain; they report that it affects
nearly every aspect of their lives, and that they feel held captive by
it.
Furthermore, the emotional impact of pain has been increasingly
recognised, and it is recommended that treatments for chronic pain no
longer rely on medication alone. However, it is difficult to find
relatable, easy-to-understand information on the non-medical aspects of
pain management.
Master Your Chronic Pain adopts a holistic view of pain. Each chapter
looks at a different aspect of pain management, from the benefits of
mindfulness meditation to overcoming a fear of exercise to strategies
for improving sleep. The emotional impact of pain is discussed, and
practical tips for managing stress, worry, and low mood are given.
Strategies for managing thoughts and emotions are explored, and the
impact of pain on relationships is examined. This book uses principles
from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which has been established
as a highly effective therapeutic approach in the management of chronic
pain.
Through Master Your Chronic Pain, you will be able to take control of
your condition. The interventions and techniques detailed have
consistently helped to improve outcomes and reduce people's reliance on
medication. The techniques help people to live fuller, more enjoyable
lives once more.
> Understand the nature of chronic pain to manage it better.
> Appraise the life values and motivations that underpin your journey
away from pain's control.
> Boost your energy levels and zest for life by eating smarter,
sleeping better, and becoming more active.
> Manage the negative inner voices that constrain the life you desire.
> Become less rigid in your thinking and grow your self-confidence.
> Embrace the benefits of mindfulness to combat persistent pain's
obstacles.
> Handle stress, anxiety, and low mood to develop a life of increased
independence and fulfilment.
