Social
Why is pain worse when you are alone?
Because you are not distracted and being alone increases negative feelings that contribute to physical pain
How much sleep should you get per night?
8 hours
True or false: Flair ups are permanent.
False
How much water should you drink in a day?
8-10, 8oz glasses
decreased activity leads to what?
increase in pain
If you are physically unable to leave your home, how can you get connected?
Online support groups
After what time should you avoid caffeine for improved sleep?
3pm
Does pain increase or decrease in flair-ups?
Increase
what is a good type of food for pain management?
fermented foods. EX; pickles
What type of activities help manage pain?
upper body/ lower body/ full body / leg workout / leg and arm/ arm/
full body activities
How can you increase accountability for social activity?
Make a plan and schedule events ahead of time!
what in your environment improves sleep?
Darkness and quiet
What kind of movement is helpful for managing flair ups?
Slow and steady
No movements
Quick and fast
Slow and steady movement
What are foods to avoid to reduce pain?
red meat
how can you make an overwhelming activity more accessible?
break it down into parts
What are three leisure activities that distract you from pain?
Judge rules :)
what are two critical components to good sleep?
regular routines and consistent sleep/ wake times.
What self-care activity reduces pain from flare-ups?
sleep and healthy diet
Name a food for each color of the rainbow. Red, Orange, yellow, green, blue and purple.
:)
how can you mange pain while doing an activity?
pace yourself
Name 3 community organizations you can join.
Judge rules :)
how does poor sleep impact pain?
increases stress and tension which increases pain.
What is the best way to manage flair-ups?
plan ahead
How does food impact pain?
impacts the nervous system, immune and endocrine systems.
What is a physical activity that can relieve pain? specific!!!!!!
yoga