Chronic Pain
Celebrities Inspire Others to Seek Pain Management
Living with chronic pain can make you feel isolated, alone, and frustrated. You may question why you of all people have to deal with it. It’s important to recognize that you’re not alone, and your experience with pain can inspire others to seek help. It’s a condition that many suffer from and public figures have been…
Read MoreChange Distorted Thinking Patterns to Naturally Treat Your Chronic Pain (Part 2)
Dr. Lester Summerfield, a clinical psychologist, is committed to helping you change negative thought patterns to positive ones to assist in managing your chronic pain. Please review distorted thinking patterns 8-15 to learn which negative thoughts may contribute to your pain. 8. Fallacy of Fairness– You feel resentful because you think you know what’s fair,…
Read MoreChange Distorted Thinking Patterns to Naturally Treat Your Pain (Part 1)
Our negative, and sometimes unrealistic thoughts about our pain and other life events can have a significant and detrimental impact on how we perceive pain sensations, how we feel emotionally, and how we react to the pain. When we think negatively, we are more likely to feel distressed and engage in self-destructive thoughts. Dr. Lester…
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