Beyond the Pain

I want to start with the obvious . . . the physical aspects of pain . . .

and ways to heal that pain.

The basics: We are wired to FEEL pain. Why? To protect us.

We touch the hot stove. We HURT! We pull away. Phew! No, more burny.

But, what the heck do you do when there is no apparent cause for the pain?

This is the case for folks like me who suffer from Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) and other dis-eases.

So, what’s a person to do.

When I was diagnosed I was told, "Well, there’s not much I can do for you!" That by an Internal Medicine Specialist.

That’s when an 11 year — and counting — journey of research and experimentation began.

Here’s 3 strategies I practice daily:

1. Walking
2. Stretching
3. Relaxation

More on it’s way.

I’ve been thinking about this a long, long, long time.

Finally, today it hit me!

I’ve been SOOO focused on my physical pain that I neglected the fact that there are really 4 dimensions or aspects of pain. In fact, pain can come from 4 directions.

What are they?

1. The first is obvious: Physical Pain. This  is the one we are most aware of. We skin our knee, do too much physical labour — and, we hurt.
2. The second is just as common: Emotional Pain. But, this one we often deny. Until it really, really hurts — like when the divorce comes final or a loved one dies.
3. The third is common too: Psychological Pain. Anyone who’s suffered severe trauma, knows this one.
4. The fourth hurts just as much: Spiritual Pain. But, we often don’t realize it. This comes when we fail to exercise our God Given Gifts.

Next up, The 4 Dimensions of Healing Pain