Dealing with Chronic Pain: Seeking Advice

When my pain gets too bad to ignore, i will usually try to identify any sources of additional pain (do i also have a headache? are my shoulders/hips also tight?) and take steps to relieve any pain with a treatable source. This helps me feel more in control of the pain and reduces my anxiety a lot. I will also try to set up a "rest space" where any food, water, meds, entertainment, ect. is easily within reach, and any support items (physical like pillows/braces and emotional like my baby blanket) are available. Usually taking control of my space and body as much as possible is very comforting and reduces a lot of my anxiety. If you have someone to visit or voice chat with, I would definitely take advantage of that as well