How Do I Feel
Share a photo or a story of you doing a hobby you enjoy.
What is one thing you have learned about yourself through your chronic pain journey that you might not have discovered otherwise?
What is one activity you could do or have done with a ball to increase movement and exercise?
This emotion is a self-conscious emotion that involves feeling bad about doing or thinking something wrong?
What is guilt
Share a photo or a story about someone who has been a great support to you?
What his one hobby that you have developed an interest for due to your chronic pain that you would have not otherwise looked into?
What is something you could do or have done with clay, rock or dirt to be creative?
An emotional pain associated with, or characterized by, feelings of disadvantage, loss, despair, grief, helplessness, disappointment and sorrow.
What is sadness
Share a place you hope to visit in Colorado in the future and why?
What is one thing in the last 6 months you are grateful you did despite knowing it would increase your pain.
What is something that you could do or have done with water other than swim to be more active?
This emotion creates a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility?
What is anger
Share a job you would like to do for a day if there were no limits?
Can you think of the time when your pain lead you to connect with someone in a meaningful way? How did this relationship impact you?
Does anyone play a musical instrument and how does it impact you?
This emotional tension caused by internal and external triggers can increase inflammation and muscle tension, which increases pain.
What is stress?
Share a time chronic pain initially stopped you from doing something but how you overcame it and did the thing?
Can you think of a moment where you surprised herself with your resilience or ability to push through a tough situation?
How do animals help with chronic pain?
The psychological concept describing how chronic pain can alter ones self-image and lead to a loss of who they are.
What is identity disturbance?