Rebecca Rengo
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10 Ways To Show Empathy When Listening
We all want to be listened to, to be heard. When we are hurting we want others to understand and be there for us. Unfortunately, many people do not know how to be empathetic or compassionate. They may mean well and don’t show it. Or what seems like a big issue to you does not seem that ...
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Look Forward
Always have something you’re looking forward to. Whether it’s a vacation, a weekly phone call with someone special or private time set-aside just for you, make it your job to keep a sparkle in your life. Anticipate something special every day. When it’s sunny outside, I look forward to a few ...
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Be Realistic
Set realistic goals. Most people heal slowly. Some people stabilize and don’t progress further. Whatever your situation is, set reachable, realistic goals for your health. If you feel frustrated or are having trouble reaching your goal, set a more attainable goal. Be gentle with yourself; ...
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Face Fear
One of the greatest obstacles we all face is fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of the future, of the present. We doubt if we will be able to cope day in and day out. We doubt our medical care. We doubt ourselves. We live in fear. Fear immobilizes us. Fear does not keep us safe; it keeps us ...
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Should I Use Traditional Medicine Or Complimentary?
Complimentary medicine is a fairly new term to describe "alte ative" techniques. Many people are now using options from herbs, massage to acupuncture in conjunction with their physician's treatment that it is no longer considered alte ative, because it doesn't replace your doctor's care, but ...
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Treat Depression
If you are so depressed your sadness is clouding your life, get help. If you are being treated for the physical pain but not the psychological issues, it is not enough. If you are on an anti-depressant talk to the doctor who prescribed it. Sometimes anti-depressants or related medications are ...
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How To Live Well With Chronic Pain: Steps You Can Take Today
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you live with chronic pain. Every day life can be a struggle, seemingly impossible to overcome. You push yourself with every ounce of energy right down to your soul, and it feels like nothing’s there. Simple activities that others take for granted can be a ...
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Choose Positive People
Be very particular about who you spend time with. Surround yourself with loving, supportive, positive people. People who are negative, demanding or just plain mean are toxic. They are toxic not only to your physical health, but also to your mental health and to your soul. This is easier than ...
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Accept Your Feelings
Accept whatever feelings you may be having. Do not fight against feelings you do not wish to be experiencing. Observe them as objectively as possible. Think to yourself “I am feeling very angry or disappointed or apathetic” — in time your feelings will change. Be hopeful that the next ...
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Accept Your Life...Accept Your Pain
Well meaning people may tell you that you have no right to feel sorry for yourself. You should be putting on a brighter face to the world. You could be doing better than you are if you would change your attitude. Your feelings are yours. Do not let others attempt to manipulate your feelings. ...
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New Year's Resolutions
Just when you’re almost recovered from the holidays, already it’s time for your New Year’s resolutions. It’s common to beat yourself up because you wanted to lose 20 pounds last year, and now it’s time to resolve to lose it again. Or, you wanted better health, less pain, more wealth, more ...
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Hope For Chronic Pain Sufferers
As we begin the New Year, those of us who suffer with chronic pain want hope that this year will be better. We want less pain, improved quality of life and the ability to live as “normal” a life as possible. Those of you who care for us, as both professionals and loved ones want that for us ...
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Beyondchronicpain.com
currently on coping with chronic health and pain conditions to improve quality of life. In process of changing it to how to transform your life from crisis and challenge
March 27, 2008
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Beyond Chronic Pain
Health education about chronic pain with or without an idetified diagnosis. Information, support and resources on-site.
February 27, 2008
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Beyond Chronic Pain
Information and resources for pain management and pain coaching products and services.
December 26, 2007
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Pain Relief Explained
Information about dealing with chronic pain
December 26, 2007
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Pai ReliefExplained
Informative, inspirational and practical tips on living a quality life with chronic pain.
September 23, 2007