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Patrick Winter · 09-01-2015, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by icelander

I really hope it's ok to post a link here. This is THE major player in dealing successfully with pain issues IMO. I've not seen better and these issues have been a game changer for me in my struggles with fear and pain. I hope someone else can make use of this. As horrific as this disease feels, it's been a wake up call for me and shown me how I might have gotten to this place in my life and even more importantly shows me how to change the game should I decide the game I've been playing is not the right one for my happiness. I would have to say then that in some very important ways this disease has been my best teacher.

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There's something to this I would agree. Mind over matter is very important. i know once I was told I had a certain health issue years ago my mindset changed. i became a more fragile, panicked, vulnerable person. I was always on edge awaiting the latest blood test result or scan result, etc.

At the same time when pain is real you will not talk yourself out of it and you will seek out mercy. Big pharma is not completely awful, there ARE good life saving medicines out there. For someone in excruciating pain there is a place for painkillers. Anesthesia is a big pharma invention and is essential. Same with thyroid and some hormone therapies. Thing is, pharmaceuticals should be a last resort, not a quick fix.