Author:
Laura McKinney
Date Of Creation:
3 August 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
Sometimes, you need to ignore your emotions to get through a difficult situation. No one can forget the gymnast who chose to continue playing after she dislocated her ankle to support her team in the Olympic competition. Even though you shouldn't live in a state of repressive pain and emotions, you can practice managing your pain to get through an unfavorable situation. You may not be able to completely ignore the pain or the feelings, but you can learn to refocus on them in a more positive way.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Coping with Physical Pain
Use guided visualization. This is a technique that helps you relax your mind and body. Imagine being somewhere you love (the beach, on top of a mountain, surrounded by trees in the rainforest) and making this image as real as possible. , and visualize that you are getting there. Visualize that you are in that place in good health. Take the time to enjoy the experience as much as you want, allowing your thoughts to drift about the place.
- When applying this measure, you are in control. If you experience severe pain, allow yourself to be immersed in guided imagery so you can feel more comfortable. You have the ability to create any scene you want.
Pay attention to the senses. When you feel pain, your senses can lose balance and focus solely on your emotions. Use them consciously: listen to your surroundings (car outside, neighbor's lawn mowing); smell the air or take the time to smell food or make eye contact with your surroundings; Feel the fabric of your garment on your skin. Remind your body that in addition to pain, it can also experience a variety of stimuli.- Focusing on your senses during extreme pain can help you divert your attention and balance your senses.
Focus on physical sensations. This may sound counterintuitive, but you should try to determine how you feel. Are you feeling hot, cold, burning, drowsy, locally or globally? You may begin to notice that the experience is no longer permanent pain, but rather a change in feeling. Recognize your own experiences and observe them.- By paying attention to your physical sensations rather than on "pain," you can change the way you experience them.
- Think of this process as observing going on in the body instead of experiencing pain. Changing your mindset will help ease the negative feelings in your mind and body. This way, you will be less likely to get stuck in the cycle of thinking "I'm in pain".
Pretend you don't feel pain. You can apply the saying "pretend it is done" to your pain. If you think things will only get worse, you will feel more pain. The more you believe you are not in pain, the more likely you will be able to make this all happen.- Tell yourself, "I'm improving every day" and "I'm feeling less and less pain."
- You could even say, "I don't feel that my body is in pain" and "my body is working at its maximum".
Be kind to your body. Remind yourself that your body is not working against you, and that it is not trying to cause you pain. Treat your body with love, kindness, and respect, especially when it is in pain. Your body doesn't want you to endure this.
- Show love for your body by treating it with kindness, getting enough rest, and consuming healthy foods to aid your recovery.
See a pain therapist. You should see a pain therapist to deal with your chronic pain. Even if you want to “smile and resign,” there are some non-medicated pain relief methods that you can use, such as adjusting your posture or using a cushion or pad. pillow.
- Some pain will not go away, and in fact, may get worse over time. You need to listen to your body and seek medical intervention when needed.
Part 2 of 3: Adjusting Your Mind
Observe your own thoughts. When you experience pain, you may think, "It can't go away," or "I can't stand it." When these thoughts arise, allow yourself to experience the emotional response that accompanies them, such as feeling sorry for yourself, upset, angry, or scared. By reprogramming your mindset, your emotions will also begin to change.
- When you find yourself in a negative mindset, think about something else to replace it. Instead of thinking "I am miserable", change it to "I'm improving every day".
- Instead of "This pain is beyond my tolerance" think, "I can cope with it and focus on other factors."
Redirecting attention. It can be easy to focus on the pain, but you should choose to focus on a healthy, well-functioning part of the body. You can observe the easy movement of your hands and fingers, or wiggle your toes. Relax in the process of observing and acknowledging these sensations, allowing them to become the main body sensation. Even if the pain is too great, this method will help remind you that the pain is not happening in your entire body.
- You can even focus on the feeling of blinking, on the ease of the activity and how your body does it on its own.
Choosing not to bear the pain. Suffering is thinking based on the process of reminiscing the past, blaming others, or assuming that you are miserable. Remember that resignation is related and comes from your emotional experience, not your physical environment. Although you don't have the option of living a life free of pain, you can decide how you will respond to the pain.
- Instead of thinking, "I'm unlucky," say, "I don't choose this, but I accept the situation and won't feel pity for myself."
- Establishing a routine or ritual allows you to practice how not to accept the pain. You can formulate a “mouthful” to remind yourself whenever a negative thought arises, such as, “I choose to respond to my physical feeling in a way that I don't accept it”.
- We spend most of our lives thinking that resignation is normal, so allow yourself time to adjust to this new mindset.Know that you cannot change your mind for just one night, and sometimes you will feel pity for yourself.
Be positive. Having a positive mindset will help you lead a happier and stress-free life. Instead of focusing on the negativity in your life, focus on the positives. Focus on the recovery process, on the positive experiences you are forming, and on the care you receive.
- Don't allow yourself to be caught up in polarizing thoughts, or see things as either "perfectly good", or "totally bad". If you blame yourself for hurting yourself or for making the wrong decision, remember that there are many factors that cause different consequences. Allow yourself to see every aspect of the problem, even areas that are difficult to identify.
Learn the way to accept. While you won't enjoy your current situation, you can accept things that are beyond your control. For example, you may not be able to eliminate your pain or trauma, but you can accept their role in your life. Acceptance is not easy, but it will help ease your stress and live at peace.
- As pain and discomfort increases, take a deep breath and say, "I don't like this feeling, but I accept that it is a part of my present life."
Part 3 of 3: Adding Positive to Your Life
Focus on happiness. Don't take the time to think about what you missed, or something you could do if you weren't in pain. Instead, focus on adding joy to your life in this moment. Usually, happiness comes in every little element, or when you "stop and enjoy". When your spirits are down, look for happiness in the little thing: a lovely message from a friend, a warm blanket for you to curl up in, or a cat in the house snuggled up against you. .
- Do things you enjoy such as coloring, painting, dancing, or playing with your dog.
- When you begin to feel negative, focus on something that can be fun, even if it's just sipping a cup of tea.
Express your gratitude. During times when you are feeling pain and bad, it can be difficult to determine how grateful you are for life, but you should try. Gratitude will allow you to look beyond just focusing on your negative current experiences and help you appreciate your life more.
- By being grateful, you are paying attention to the positive feelings rather than the pain or the sadness.
- Journal about everything that makes you feel grateful each day. It can include getting clean clothes, eating a delicious meal, or a discount on something you really love.
Smile. Did you know that smiling can improve your mood? Through this action, you will feel happier, just as the joy will make you laugh. Even if you are in pain and feel angry or sad, smile and see if you begin to experience the pain and negative emotions in a completely different way.
- Connect with sensations related to smiles and feel the joy seeping through your body.
Laughing loudly. Laughing can relax your whole body, improve your mood, and benefit your mind and body. You don't have to put too much effort into finding what makes you laugh: you can watch a funny TV show or video, invite good friends over to play a game, or read a funny book.
- Everyone has a different sense of humor, so do activities that make you laugh, no matter what they are.
Stay in touch with friends. Don't isolate yourself when you're in trouble, reach out to your friends! Surrounding yourself with a cheerful person will automatically help you maintain a positive attitude. Spend time with someone who laughs easily, smiles often, and who makes you comfortable around them.
- If you are isolating yourself, be aware that this can contribute to depression. Connecting with people is essential to building a healthy lifestyle.
Get help. If you feel that your pain is too great to be ignored or cope with it on your own, seek help. Whether you go to see a therapist or talk to friends about your problem, determine what is most helpful to you.
- Remember that people love and care for you.
- If you are chronically unhappy and have no hope at all, you are experiencing symptoms of depression. For more information, check out How To Treat Depression.
- If you need help finding a therapist, you can check out other articles in our column.
Advice
- Remember that your feelings are real, even if you pretend not to care about them, and they are part of who you are.
