Ways to stay positive đwhen pain gets you downđ
âď¸Surround yourself with supportive people.
If you are the type of person who finds comfort in being around others, seek them out. Although it may be tempting to hide yourself away from friends and family, try to resist that urge.
But make sure you are surrounding yourself with the right kind of people
âď¸Breathe.
Deep breathing may sound simplistic, but itâs an effective way to deal with intense pain. The suggestion is breathing in for a count of four, then breathing out for a count of six.
So why is this an effective coping mechanism? âDeep breathing helps the person go from a stress response to a relaxation response,â Itâs also a method of distraction; if a person is entirely focused on counting and breathing, they canât be focused on their pain.
âď¸Make a list of the good things in your life.
One of the keys to pulling yourself out of depressive moods is overcoming your negative thought patterns. When you catch yourself thinking âIt hurts so much. Nothing is working. I canât handle this anymore,â stop and take a step back.
Get a pen and piece of paper and just start writing a list of all the positive things you have in your life, whether thatâs your loving family, your job, a pet or anything else. Use this to remind yourself that even though your pain may be bad right now, it wonât always be like that.
âď¸Refocus your attention.
Sometimes you just need to distract yourself from the pain. Although it might seem difficult to refocus your attention away from the pain, you should still try.
Engage in a hobby, read, stretch or just listen to music. You can try anything that helps you refocus your attention away from the pain and onto something more enjoyable.
I hope these will help you đ
