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| Welcome to the PainSupport Newsletter | ||||
| Editor: Jan Sadler, MBE | No.245 August 2015 | |||
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Welcome to the PainSupport newsletter. Our newsletter and website are here to show you how to live the best you can despite your chronic pain. Our Forum is always open for your questions and comments and our Shop is always open for books and relaxation CDs and Downloads.
Plus we have a special summer sale offer with 20% off all books and CDs. Share this offer with your friends: Forward this email to a friend |
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The Things People say!
by Jan Sadler |
How often have you been upset or irritated - or even amused - by comments made to you about your pain? I've been on the receiving end of some classics over the years which may just ring a bell with you!
I used to get upset by remarks like these, but now realise that people don't intend to be hurtful or unkind. So next time you receive unwanted comments, brush them off. Remember, people don't intend to be mean but they do blurt out comments without thinking about how the remarks will be received. All we really want is for people to believe us and to try to understand our situation. TOP TIPS
How do YOU handle the sort of uncomfortable comments I've been talking about? If you have any tips Email us at PainSupport or use our Contact form See our page about the importance of good relationships: Relationships. Find out more about handling your feelings here: Emotions and even more from Jan's best selling Pain Relief Book and CD with 20% off in our Shop |
| An Invitation… |
Find new friends who truly DO understand The PainSupport Contact Club If you're not already a member, why not join our highly successful and popular Confidential Contact Club? There is, of course, no charge! There are lots of lovely people out there who just happen to have pain in their lives but who are determined to make the most of things despite it all. YOU have much to offer them, and they have much to offer YOU. Ease the pain by sharing life's ups and downs with those who understand. Here is a wonderful message recently received from S.B., a UK member of the PainSupport Contact Club, Since I joined your Contact Club I have made two really good friends. We email regularly and have met up as well. I just wanted to say thank you, as I don't have many friends, and none that really understand my condition. And the people in the Club understand as they are also in the same position. It means a lot, because you realise through talking to others you are not alone with what you are going through, and you see their strength. Register for the Contact Club at the bottom of the Contact Club page. |
| Don't miss out... |
You are also most welcome to visit our forum. It's friendly and helpful and we have many very knowledgeable members. Do you have a question you'd like answered? Or maybe you know the answer to someone else's problem? Or come and just read the topics, they are always interesting. It always helps to share a problem. We have thousands of supportive members so don't miss out, join in today! Discussion Forum |
| Sweet dreams... |
When you lack energy one factor may be because of having restless nights. One of the best ways to lull yourself to sleep is to 'daydream'. Use your imagination to see yourself in a beautiful, quiet place, your own personal 'sanctuary'. When you need to relax you can take yourself, in your imagination, to your sanctuary. As you 'explore' your special place you will feel yourself beginning to relax. Then, in your mind, slowly think you way around your body. Tell each part in turn that it is peaceful, calm, soft and relaxed – and they soon will be! And in a little while you will be resting more and more comfortably and soon be ready to drift off to a revitalising and peaceful sleep. See the PainSupport website sleep page here Buy Jan Sadler's book and CD, A Good Night's Sleep with 20% off here The CD or a Download can also be bought separately, CD: here Download: here |
| Sore or dry mouth or throat? |
The side effects of many medications is often a sore or dry mouth and throat. Vocal-Care specialize in products that soothe and heal. The website is aimed at singers and entertainers but the products are equally effective for those of us with dry mouth or throat symptoms. I've bought the Clarity mouth spray and the Entertainer spray. There are lots of other products to try too. They also sell Dr Stuart's Throat Relief Tea, which is a lovely soothing herbal tea. I've used it every day for years as it's the only tea I've found that really soothes my mouth and throat. It also tastes delicious. VocalCare |
| A question? |
Do you have any practical day to day challenges with pain and how it affects your life? If you do, you are welcome to send your question to me for discussion in a future newsletter. You would remain anonymous, of course. Whatever affects your life probably affects many of us. This is a great way to support each other.
Email PainSupport here or use our online Contact Us form here |
| Relaxation for pain control | ||||||||||
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All of Jan's CDs have been voted top relaxation CDs by people such as BackCare.org, Holland and Barrett and Woman's Weekly Magazine. Full details from our Shop Plus we have a special summer sale offer with 20% off all CDs.
Jan's CDs always include simple techniques for breathing for pain relief. Also, of course, there are tracks for pure relaxation using visualisation and relaxation techniques. All you need to do is listen to Jan's soothing voice and your pain and tension will float away! Go to our Shop to download or buy CDs or books. |
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It worked for me!
A member's recommendation |
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Can't go? PainSupport member, Rose E., says that many medications cause uncomfortable constipation. She found a good page with all you need to know about how to find relief: The constipation can be worse than the pain Please tell us!! If you try any product or idea that helps you in some way please let us know. Even if it only reduces symptoms a little, it may help others too. Email PainSupport or Contact Us here |
| Just for You - worksheets and downloads all at no charge |
We have lots of goodies for you. Click the links below for your really useful downloadables.
Discussion Forum Some of the latest forum topics - join in and have your say! Duloxetine Mobility Scooters Amitriptyline Buying a mattress Fibromyalgia Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Some of our most popular general interest topics The latest good books as recommended by our members Laughter is the best medicine See our bank of jokes Hobbies and Crafts Album Photos of members' craft work. Plants and Gardens Garden chat and photos of members' gardens Easy Meals Lots of ideas for easy meals 'Today I am...' A snapshot of each other’s lives. What's going on with you today? For those in pain to pass on to family and friends to help them understand. If you haven't done so already, sign up here for our monthly email Newsletter & and your Toolkit for Pain Relief download. Forward this newsletter to a friend |
| Laughter is the best medicine |
I was going to dump all my socks, but then I got cold feet. A friend bought me a really cheap thesaurus. I couldn’t find the words to thank him. My new stopwatch is great. It goes from 0-60 in a minute. I went to see a really useless faith healer last night. He was so bad that even a bloke in a wheelchair got up and walked out. I was in Bermuda recently, and I went to see their national orchestra playing. The chap with the triangle mysteriously disappeared. We have thousands of jokes in our Laughter is the best medicine series on the Forum, here's a link to all the latest: Visit our Joke Bank You are welcome to add some jokes too - as long as they are nice and clean, of course! |
| Editor's Note |
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We hope you've enjoyed the PainSupport newsletter and find the information useful. Send us your comments and items for the newsletter, we love to hear from you. Email PainSupport here or use our online Contact Us form here 
All best wishes - keep smiling - and keep moving! Jan at PainSupport More about pain relief here Forward this email to a friend |
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Many of the tips, treatments, herbs and supplements mentioned in this newsletter are not from medical sources. Check with your doctor and use your own discretion before trying any of the suggestions to ensure they are suitable for your condition and to avoid interaction with any medication you are taking. Always have any undiagnosed pain checked out by a doctor. PainSupport is not responsible for the content of any other website mentioned. PainSupport NEVER passes on your email address to anyone else without your prior permission. 
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