Struggling with Chronic Pain at Home

I totally know the feeling. Some of my worst days are when I’m just overwhelmingly uncomfortable rather than in severe pain somewhere. It drives me nuts! It’s easy for me to start panicking a little when this happens, and that of course makes it worse. I’ve found listening to binaural beats (SleepTube on YouTube is my favorite) can help me relax and zone out. There’s also some studies that have shown theta binaural beats can decrease pain levels. I think it has helped my pain, but mainly it helps calm and distract me when I can’t do that on my own. I also like to use a heating pad to give me another nicer sensation to focus on. Laying down on my heating pad and listening to binaural beats in headphones is my go-to. Sometimes a very distracting tv show can be helpful, so I’ll put on cozy clothes and use the heating pad and zone out to tv. I’ve also learned sometimes I’m really really uncomfortable because I haven’t stretched in a while. Doing really gentle stretches from bed can sometimes help. And making sure I’m well hydrated and have had food and whatever meds I can also helps. Hope you find some relief 🫂

I use lots of pillows, of varying types and sizes, in bed or in my recliner. Also towels or other cloth items to help elevate certain areas depending on what’s needed. And some days I just don’t get comfortable. I know how exhausting it is.