May is "Achievement Through Pain Month!"

May 4th, 2010

One of the most important things a chronic pain patient can do is keep doing activities and things you enjoy. Even when it feels like it’s impossible, you must keep trying, and here’s why. By doing those little activities you like to do, you create a sense of normalcy, which, when repeated, will lead to being happier.

Achievement Through Pain Month is hosted on our Facebook group. We encourage you to choose a goal; no mater how small. Once you have established your goal, let us know how it’s going. It’s that simple!

Even if your goal is to go for 3 half hour walks in one week – that’s a goal! Even if your goal is to write down one positive thought per day – that’s a goal! Choosing and then achieving these goals should make you feel a sense of accomplishment, which can lead to feeling happier and emotional well-being.

-Dr. Tory McJunkin & Dr. Paul lynch