Mindset and symptoms

[LouLamb]

Hi everyone,

I've been a bit quiet lately in general. I had a few personal problems back in June time. I then spent 4-months sort of just floating through life. In the last few weeks, things have started to change for me and I am doing much better mentally.

I just wondered if anyone finds that once you are in a happier place you don't feel as bad symptoms-wise. I am in pain every day like I am all the time but now I am happier in myself again and have a few things to keep me occupied I am finding I am not dwelling on the pain as much. I am someone who just gets on with and I don't complain unless it is extremely unbearable.

I am finding that it does not all seem as bad at times. Don't get me wrong I lay in bed at night and ache and hurt so much but having the odd message from a friend just makes it seem so much better. Or having something planned to do that is easily manageable for me even if in pain.

I feel like I've been through a bad patch and now I am coming over the other side of that still slowly for some issues. But I am just finding having things that make me happier or smile just helps to take a bit of an edge off the pain and endless whacky lupus things.

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pain is definitely easier to tolerate when feeling happy rather than sad, the power of positive mind set shouldn’t be underestimated and I’m glad for you. 😀

[MusicalFurbaby]

Hi LouLamb, I definitely find pain brings me down. Conversely, having hope and things to look forward to definitely lifts my spirits. Glad things are improving for you, both physically and mentally. Being down and in pain is never a nice place to be!

[SLS2103]

I completely understand where you're coming from and support the other responders who say that positivity really helps. I'm sure there are some studies out there that can prove it, but anecdotally, my symptoms are much better when I'm in a happier head place. Long may it continue for you.

[svfarmer]

hi Lou lamb I’m so pleased for you that your now in a better place, I’ve always been one for just getting on with things, I always think that there is someone out there that is worse off than me and it makes me count my lucky stars, for instance I think how awful it must be to be blind and makes me feel very lucky that I can see - I’ve always been like this and why I think I remain a very positive person even though I’ve had some right up and downs with my life. It’s so good for our health to be as positive as we can possibly be.

Big hugs to you 🤗🤗

[Tiggywoos in reply to svfarmer]

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[BonnyB]

Warmed my heart reading this. Life is a long, winding, bumpy road. Keep moving along it. So pleased you are in a happier place x

[MrsMarigold]

Hello LouLamb. I’m likewise glad you posted this about your mood and pain cycle. For people like us I believe they are married partners. I believe through long pained experiences that when pain is controlled; I’m happier, brighter, more active ( for an introvert haha). It’s difficult for me not to get too philosophical regarding this issue.

Happy is a moment. Contentment is your hour, your day, your life. Best Regards, MrsMarigold ( formerly Titters)