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I debated on putting this under the Coping or Treatments tab because technically it can be both, but personally CBT was more of a coping mechanism for me versus a treatment. Not only did I learn how to deal and cope with my pain in a healthy, manageable way, I also coped with my illness itself. I came to terms with realizing I may live with this forever and there may not be anything that can take these illnesses away. Medication did not work for me and I found that alternative therapies were my only hope. 

Being able to take yourself out of the situation where your pain is almost unbearable is a skill that is hard to learn but one you will use for a life time. 
Anxiety and depression can play big factors into chronic illness and CBT is also a very helpful tool in getting control from that and healing. 

Helpful things to use/learn from CBT

  • Meditation - think deeply or focus one's mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation.
  • Guided Imagery - the use of words and music to evoke positive imaginary scenarios in a subject with a view to bringing about some beneficial effect.
  • Biofeedback - a process whereby electronic monitoring of a normally automatic bodily function is used to train someone to acquire voluntary control of that function.

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  • Home
  • About
    • About Me
    • What is a Chronic Illness?
    • My Chronic Illnesses >
      • Fibromyalgia
      • Endometriosis
      • Hashimoto's Disease
    • Advocacy & Mission
  • Portfolio
  • Coping
    • Treatments >
      • CBD
      • Medical Marijuana
      • Acupuncture
      • TENS Unit
      • Physical Therapy
    • Art Therapy
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    • Spoonie Must Haves
  • Advice
  • Merchandise
  • Contact