Pain? What Pain?

Those of you, who know me, know that I have a plethora of health problems. I have been asked how I deal with such difficulties on a daily basis. One way is that I refuse to acknowledge the pain. I am not saying that it is not there but I refuse to let it be all I think of and will not be all consumed by it. My husband says that I hide my pain from him and that I lie and say I am not in pain, but I do not see it that way. There are many days when the best I can do is make it downstairs to my desk. But I have to say, “Well at least I can do that!” by not acknowledging the pain I don’t let it have power over me. I think about it, if you sit around and say; “Oh I hurt so bad, oh I am having a bad day, oh, poor Me.” you are giving in to the pain. Don’t even say these things to yourself. Don’t allow yourself to get mentally downed out but it. Smile! Be happy! You are here and alive! Do not let it (pain) win! I am not saying that you should bury your head in the sand and pretend you have nothing wrong with you, because you should take your meds and learn all you can about your illnesses. Read message boards, newsgroups and blogs about people who share your illness. You may find new treatments there and you will certainly find not only a sympathetic ear but you will find that you are not the only one experiencing what you are. Knowledge is power too!

Ok after having said all this, I want you to know that I am not always successful in my fight. I do have the occasional “blue day” and feel sorry for myself but I try to keep those at a minimum. These feelings are not constructive and do nothing but make things worse.

…give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thess 5:18