[GmaSue]

Momma (COK) gave me some good advice:

"Depression is demon that raises its ugly head and is hard to get past...but you can,
by focusing on those things that give you comfort."

And in a post about pain, and how to cope, I heard her say:

"the things you enjoy...those things make life bearable...those tiny things we enjoy even when we are at our lowest"

When our pain level is very high, or when we are exhausted by dealing with the pain, it can seem hard to think of things that comfort us. But if you really try, you could all probably think of things that comfort us and try to find a way to work them into our lives more frequently.

~I am going to try to focus on how good my new pillow feels (after I have tried many special pillows that were not that great)

~Make myself special flavored teas more often, and if am too sick to fix it, ask someone to fix me a cup of tea. (I usually feel like that is not an important enough to ask for help with)

~and keep an open mind and try to identify one more thing this week.

Of course, two small things that always give me comfort are my furkids.

[FranksAngel]

when i am really down frank will just hold me and caress my head ...

another thing i find helps when i am depressed is rocking ...

[sabimax]

oh when in pain, or just the numbness, or overwhelmed, or worn out, or all of the above...

the comfort when my 3 year old now, she is speech delayed, and now is talking up a storm..not always clear yet... the other day..I was so feeling awful, but think worked up too much about my work that I couldnt fall asleep for a nap... my 3 year old came in, I was teary eyed, she didnt notice..(teary eyed due to just tired of it all kind of day) she walked up...and said

I love you mommy!!

ahhh those moments I treasure and hold dear to keep me going...

Coffee, feels warm and comforting at times for me...

massage, although I dont get one often due to expensive but way overdo now that I think of it..been months since last one.

trying as you said to take time to enjoy the little things makes a difference..thanks for the reminder and thread..hugssss

hugsss to all, in case you find them as a comfort HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSS,sarah

[Junie]

I use my heated fitted mattress pad, and my heated throw for my back and knees, and my 3 for babies, with the 10 lber curled up next to my back and if I cry they are sad!

[sabimax]

come on all,
there must be other comforts or ideas for comforting or making you smile??!! hugss all, sarah

[doxiemama]

Breathe in from nose and slowly out through your mouth concentrating on the breathing first then when you get the hang of it think of some thing or some place that brings you joy.

Hang in there!

Lots of hugs and Doxie kisses, Doxie

[Momma's Kids]

Thank you GmaSue...I look at the 'un-noticed' things in life.

The day a small bird was beside the road, I worried it was hurt. I walked to where I saw it and it was gone. I figured I had walked that far so why not around the block. I met a little cutie, Bailey, I believe was his name. He ran from his owner to greet me, a little ball of black, grey,and white fur.

I also do special things for myself...making a cup of hot tea and using a cup from the many I've collected. Taking the time to just sit in the swing and enjoy nothing but that hot cup of soothing tea and looking at nature.

A lot of times I talk to God, just as if He was beside me and I can see him.

[GmaSue]

Thank you guys for sharing.

I found Pono's post that first got me thinking about this.

Perhaps someone may come on and share their big 'success' story... but in meantime i'm sure others here will continue to share -- whether its a med or some smaller 'success' like finding pillow that's comfortable and other little tips.
These 'little' things can improve quality of life...
which does seem elusive when dealing w/ pain, problems.

That could really be the mission statement of this forum, don't you think?

My specific pillow, BTW, that I am getting so much help from is a Mid-Core Pillow.

http://www.vitasprings.com/mid-core-...-products.html

I got mine from my chiropractor. I've tried lots of special pillows-this one is much better for pain relief.

[Curious]

Helping others.

It takes my mind off my chronic pain. Whom used to have a name.

[Abbie]

Music is my comfort when things get bad...