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Welcome to the PainSupport Newsletter
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Editor: Jan Sadler
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No.161, September 2008
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Changes
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by Jan Sadler
of PainSupport
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www.painsupport.co.uk
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We can change many things in our lives but the past cannot be
changed. We cannot change the circumstances that caused our pain. Having
a painful condition in our lives is bound to bring big changes - which
can mean an uncomfortable, bumpy ride for a while until we adjust to the
new situation.
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Here are some tips on coming terms with your pain
and the changes in your life.
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Move on from the past, let it
go, it cannot be changed.
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Concentrate instead on enjoying
what you can do, even though it
may be different from before.
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Accept that nothing stays the
same for ever, change is the essence of life.
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Make a list of all the good
things in your life - and read it every day, particularly at night,
before you go to sleep.
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One of the best ways to release
anger, anxiety and depression is to write your thoughts and feelings in a
journal.
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Be kind to yourself.
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When times are particularly
difficult, just 'float' through the day, not pressurising yourself in any
way.
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Realise that when you accept
your situation, it frees you to concentrate on helping yourself. There is
always something more that you can do to help yourself. Explore and find
new ways to help yourself.
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Talk to people, whether friends,
family or a counsellor. Be open and honest about how you truly feel.
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Give yourself plenty of
interesting occupations and arrange plenty to look forward to, no matter
how small. Even small 'treats' like the occasional chocolate or special
drink, manicure, candlelit bath or a massage will bring some enjoyment
and anticipatory pleasure to your life – and produce feel-good hormones
in your body.
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Make the best of your life.
List, acknowledge and enjoy all the good things already in your life and
look forward to those that will
come your way.
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Conserve your energy,
you need it for coping with your pain. Avoid stress and don't take on
battles that don't really concern you or where little is to be gained
from confrontation. Be at peace with yourself and the world around you.
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© Jan at PainSupport www.painsupport.co.uk
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Wise Words
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A man of sense is one who does not grieve for what he has
not, but rejoices in what he has.
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- - quote from the philosopher Epictetus
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Download Instant Relief from Pain and
Stress
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To help you make the changes you may encounter, the ‘Perfect
Relaxation’ CD has a variety of inspiring relaxation and visualisation
tracks especially designed to relieve stress and increase health and
well-being.
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The soothing tones of Jan Sadler’s voice allow you to drift
down into a state of pure relaxation. You are then led, in your
imagination, to various scenes where you will find peace, comfort and
deep relaxation - allowing any tension and stress to float free.
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PainSupport member Michael says,
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"Thank you, Jan, for the
wonderful CD. I am so pleased with it! I've been listening to
it a lot and it really helps me relax. It's very full and varied, with
both short exercises and some beautiful visualisations. I love the old
tree by the stream and the valley with the patchwork fields. The
‘Secret Hideaway' track is gorgeously relaxing with or without the music.
Lovely places to take myself to when I'm feeling anxious. I
look forward to listening to it often - thank you, Jan, for 'Perfect
Relaxation' - I think it's my favourite of them all!"
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Available from Jan Sadler's 'sister' website to PainSupport,
PerfectRelaxation:
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www.perfectrelaxation.com
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Stress Reducing Tip
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Focus on
your nose!
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When our minds are filled with stressful thoughts, our bodies
become stressed.
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Focusing on body processes can help calm mental activity,
which in turn can result in physical relaxation. This technique will help
you take a break from stressful thoughts.
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With your eyes closed, shift
your attention to the tip of your nose. As you breathe in, become aware
of the air entering your nostrils.
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As you breathe out, be aware of
the sensations of air passing back out. Do this several times…
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See if you can notice the difference in how the air feels.
You may find that on an in-breath the air will feel slightly cool, and
when breathed out it is will be warmer.
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Notice also that you feel more calm
in mind and body.
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It worked for me!
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One of
our PainSupport members, Barbara, in the UK says,
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I went on a ‘Lightning Technique’ training course.
This involves the use of self hypnosis techniques, NLP and life
coaching. The training helped me to deal with chronic pain better.
In fact, I have been able to be a lot more active since the course, and
have been much less aware of the discomfort a lot of the time. It
has really improved my quality of life. It is expensive, but it was
an investment which proved very worthwhile.
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www.lightningprocess.com
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If you can't get to London,
and are interested in the techniques used, there is sure to be somebody
offering NLP, life coaching hypnosis near to you.
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www.therapiesguide.co.uk
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Please tell us!!
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If you try any product or therapy that helps you in some way,
do let us know. Even if it only
reduces symptoms a little it may help others too.
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ItWorkedForMe@PainSupport.co.uk
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Time for the E Word!
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“Exercise?
How can I?” you may say, “I’m in too much pain”.
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Surprisingly,
gentle exercise will actually STOP the pain for a while. There are many
reasons for this, including the release of endorphins.
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Find out
more from this Mayo Clinic page about the way exercise can take the edge
off chronic pain.
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www.mayoclinic.com
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No more excuses! There are many ways to exercise at home –
you can even use a walking programme in a few feet of space! There are
plenty of exercise DVDs and videos available for you to follow from Tai
Chi to Pilates.
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Try BackCare’s own exercise video – specifically made for
those with a ‘bad back’ -
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www.backpain.org
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And here are some simple exercises from the BackCare site -
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www.backpain.org
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PainSupport Members’ Website Recommendations
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IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
information and support:
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www.ibshealthcare.co.uk and
www.theguttrust.org
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A comprehensive resource on
natural medicine
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www.whatreallyworks.co.uk
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Get your eye test done at home:
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www.outsideclinic.com
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Support group for anxiety and panic attacks:
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www.anxietyuk.org.uk
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The PainSupport Newsletter
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If you have a friend who you think would like our newsletter,
do pass it on.
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If you’re reading this and aren’t already signed up for your
own copy, just write to us and we’ll add you to our mailing list, PLUS
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PainSupport Tool Kit – a beginner’s guide to pain relief methods!
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signmeup@painsupport.co.uk
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Tool Kit
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If you liked any of the above
ideas why not keep them in your Tool Kit notebook or folder of self-help
pain relief methods. Your Tool Kit is especially useful when pain flares
up. It will give you constructive ideas to focus upon so you can move
forwards.
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NB Don’t forget
your FREE Pain Logs – find
them near the end of the newsletter.
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The
PainSupport Contact Club
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An Invitation…
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If you’re not already a member,
why not join our highly successful, popular and FREE Confidential Contact
Club? Ease the pain by sharing life's ups and downs with those who understand.
Here is message recently received from S, a UK member of the PainSupport Contact
Club,
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"Thank you so much for having the Contact Club. It's
changed my life, I really needed the friendship and support this year.
I’d recommend it to everyone. "
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How to access the Contact Club...
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Go to www.painsupport.co.uk
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Click Making Contact
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Click Main Menu on the left
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Click Contact Club
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You will then see "Wish to
Join the Contact Club?"
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Click where it says 'Please click
here to Register' and complete the brief registration form.
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Coming very soon – a new edition of
Peaceful Sleep
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Now entitled…
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A Good Night's Sleep - A Drug-Free Solution
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by Jan Sadler
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With this comforting and
enlightening book, you will learn, at last, how to gain a natural,
peaceful and tranquil night's sleep, right through the night - EVERY
night. The well-proven methods in the book combine to reduce stress and
anxiety through the day and peaceful sleep at night.
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Listen to the CD that
accompanies the book and you are virtually guaranteed a peaceful
night's sleep, right through the night!
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Phil (England) says,
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“The sleep package is superb, it has restored me to excellent sleep
quality after years of dreadful insomnia. I can recommend it to anyone in pain
or 'just' with insomnia, like me. It's life-changing.Thanks
so much, Jan.
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I'll let you know when the book
is available, it will be some time in the next
few weeks.
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If you'd like to more detail is now or would like to know
quickly by personal e-mail when the book is available to buy, you can
write to me at:
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Write to Jan Sadler - Sleep Book
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Words of wisdom
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"Do not let your years slip through your fingers by
living in the past, nor in the future. By living your life one day at a
time, you live all the days of your life."
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- - Author Unknown
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More
"Real Notes from the Milkman"
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"Sorry not to have paid
your bill before, but my wife had a baby, and I've been carrying it
around in my pocket for weeks."
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"Milk is needed for the
baby. Father is unable to supply it."
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"Please send me a form for cheap milk, for I have a
baby two months old and did not know about it until a neighbour told
me."
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- - Authors unknown
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Editor’s Note
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I hope you find the above ideas
useful. For more information and ideas for pain relief, please go to the PainSUPPORT website, address below. Follow the
shopping links to the Useful Products/Books or ‘Tapes’ pages for my Downloads, CDs and books.
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All best wishes – and keep
smiling!
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Jan at PainSupport
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www.painsupport.co.uk
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Your FREE ‘pain logs’!
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Print off as many copies as you
need. They will help you keep track of your pain, find out what affects
it, and can be use for medical consultations, if necessary, to show your
doctor how your pain affects you.
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a) www.painsupport.co.uk/enewsletter/painlevelslog.pdf
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This log will be a record of
your actual pain level.
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b) www.painsupport.co.uk/enewsletter/painfeelingsandactivitylog.pdf
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This log will help you to
discover how your activities and feelings may affect your pain.
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You may print the above
Newsletter for your own personal and private use but if you wish to use
all or part of it for any other reason, please ask first. Copyright
belongs to Jan Sadler.
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Many of the tips in this
Newsletter are not from medical sources, so please use your own
discretion or, preferably, check it out with your doctor, before trying
any of the suggestions. Please also have any undiagnosed pain checked out
by a doctor.
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Products, sites and
organisations mentioned in the Newsletter are merely being brought to
your attention. Check everything yourself before purchasing or acting on
any of the information. PainSupport is not responsible for the content of
any other website mentioned.
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Copyright © Jan Sadler 2008
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