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!

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

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

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.

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.