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Pain and Your Feelings

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Pain and Feelings

 
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Voice 2: It can stop you living the way you want

Voice 1: It can stop you going to school, enjoying sports, hobbies… or spending time with friends.

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Voice 1: Pain doesn’t just affect how you feel in your body… it can affect your mind too, in lots of different ways.

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Voice 1: And what’s hard is… people can’t always see this from the outside.

Voice 2 (gentle reassurance): But you are not alone in feeling this way. It’s completely human.

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Voice 2: It can make you feel lots of different emotions… like feeling angry, sad, lonely, panicked… or just overwhelmed.

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Voice 2: But if talking feels hard…

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Voice 1: So… what can you do?

Voice 2: If you can, try not to keep it to yourself.

Voice 1: Talk to someone you trust.

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Voice 1: If you can, think about things you enjoy.

Voice 2: Reading… music… videogames…

Voice 1: Chatting, laughing… spending time with friends.

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Voice 2 (continues): …or you don’t know how to say it… you could try writing it down instead.

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Voice 2: Breathing exercises can sometimes help too.

Voice 1: Focusing on something simple… like your breathing… or counting…

Voice 2: …can help calm your thoughts.

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Voice 2: Maybe some gentle movement could help…

Voice 1: Like going for a walk… or just getting out of the house for a bit.

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"Pain and Feelings can be overwhelming at times, you need to remember that there are easy way to sooth, manage, and treat pain."

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Voice 1: But remember…

Voice 2: This is not all on you.

Voice 1: If you need support, you can ask for help.

Voice 2: From family… or healthcare professionals.

Both: Support is there.

 

Description: Pain doesn’t just affect your body, it also affects how you feel and think. Here are some short tips to help you with that.

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Voice 1: Pain doesn’t just affect how you feel in your body. it gets in your mind too, in lots of ways.


Voice 2: It can stop you living the way you want.

Voice 1: It can stop you going to school, enjoying sports, hobbies, and socializing with friends.


Voice 2: It can make you feel lots of different emotions, including feeling angry, sad, lonely, panicked or just overwhelmed.


Voice 1: And what’s worse, people can’t see this from the outside.

Voice 2: You are not alone in feeling these ways. It’s completely human.


Voice 2: So what can you do?

Voice 2: If possible, don't keep it to yourself.

Voice 2: Talk to someone you trust.


Voice 1: If you don't want to talk or don't know how to say it, write it down


Voice 1: If you can, think about things you can enjoy. Reading, music, videogames, chatting, laughing, spending time with friends.

Voice 1: Slower exercise which demands less of you. Getting out of the house, going out with friends for a walk.


Voice 2: Breathing exercises can sometimes help.

Voice 2: Focusing on something simple like your breathing or counting can help you calm your thoughts


Voice 2: Remember, though, this is not all on you.

Voice 2: This is not all on you!

Voice 2: If want and need support, ask family or healthcare professionals for help, it is available


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