Managing Pain Before It Manages You, Third Edition
Managing Pain Before It Manages You, Third Edition
Imagine finding a way to spend less time in doctors’ offices, and to decrease the discomfort, depression, and anxiety associated with chronic pain. Managing Pain Before It Manages You offers just that–a program to help you reduce your pain and learn coping skills to get your life back. Developed over the author’s many years of working with chronic pain sufferers, this program has been proven effective. Program participants report that they have been able to take control of their pain and cut their doctor visits by more than one third! Straightforward and compassionate, this hands-on guide provides detailed information plus step-by-step techniques and activities that help you:
*Understand the causes of chronic pain
*Recognize what increases and decreases your pain symptoms
*Reduce your pain and emotional distress
*Learn effective problem solving
*Make informed decisions about medications and nutritional therapies
*Incorporate relaxation, meditation, and gentle exercise into your daily routine
*Communicate effectively about your pain
*Set realistic goals
New to the Third Edition
Thoroughly revised and updated, the third edition includes the latest information on medications and other clinically proven treatment strategies, expanded coverage of specific pain disorders, and a new appendix featuring Internet resources. Plus, readers can download free MP3 audio files of three of the guided relaxation exercises in the book (one hour total).
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars The New Beginning
We are using this publication as a basis for a Chronic Pain Managment Support Group. It lends itself well to this end and is showing promise of making a real difference. Pastor Dick
4 Stars very helpfull, just stick with it
Managing Pain Before It Manages You, Third Edition
This book was recommend to me by my pain management Doctor. so,I figured it must have some validity to it,so I apprehensively gave it a try.stick with it because at times it can seem a little simplistic and over the top, but believe me, give it a chance. And you will learn whats eating at you to cause the pain to become worse, or if you suffer from debilitating pain like I do, it does gives you ideas and ways to try to change your stinkin thinkin. Here is to a life with at least 50% reduction in pain!!!!!
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