I am a Chronic Pain patient and recently pretty much restricted to staying home.?

Question

Does anyone have any suggestions of something constructive to do with my time? Or am I destined for a life in front of the television, computer and crossword puzzle book.

Answer 1

Try a chronic disease self-management course. These are often held through community organisations that deal with diabetes, arthritis, asthma, etc - try the peak body of your particular condition.

These courses don't seek to heal people but teach people how to set small goals, how to manage their symptoms, how to cope with depression and anxiety, how to deal with health professionals, how to manage medications, etc, in a group setting of others who have are also going through a chronic disease. It originated from Stanford University and has been evaluated with very good outcomes. It's based on the principle that setting small goals leads to small achievements and small achievements lead to larger ones. Give it a go and good luck.

Answer 2

Sorry to hear that your pain is keeping you at home. I suffer from chronic pain as well but luckily I'm able to get out and work (for the most part). Even though you're stuck at home that doesn't mean that you can't do something constructive....with the advent of the internet and high speed communications it makes living at home much easier that it used to be. Honestly, I would find something that you've always held in interest in and maybe take a few online courses. I've always admired those who could draw so I think if the time ever comes that I'm forced to stay at home I'm really going to try and learn the ropes of digital art.

You could pick up a few hobbies as well that don't require you to leave the house....reading, writing, painting, programming (if you're into computers), etc... can all be done from the comfort of your own home.

Answer 3

I have chronic severe pain, and take Methadone for pain management. I also go for walks, everyday, no matter what, no matter how horrible the pain is, I make myself go and I feel so much better, when I get back. Not working a nine to five job, takes some getting used to,but, there are many crafts you can do at home, or teach yourself a new skill, like painting. Not sitting in front of the tv and the computer, should be your goal. Get outside, enjoy nature and people watching, anything to keep your mind active, and your pain levels bearable.

Answer 4

When I was diagnoised with RSD about 8 years ago, I felt like my whole world fell apart. I had a job I loved, that I couldn't do anymore, my life was doctor visits, therapy and t.v. I didn't want to get depressed, but it was happening. I wanted to do something with my hands and feel like I was accomplishing something everyday. I taught myself how to crochet. It saved my sanity and my life I think. It got my through some of the worse nights of my life. The plus side is I got so good I was making sweaters before long. I have 4 granddaughters so they had every color sweater under the sun. You can also crochet blankets and donat them to the salvation army or when a tradgedy hits like Katrina. It was so rewarding. I don't do it anymore and as I'm typing this I feel like I'd like to pick up a hook. I've gotten use to the pain and I take my medication faithfully and I try to exercise, walk, pilates, yoga, a little everyday. You didn't say what was wrong with you, but you can't let yourself justs sit there and get depressed. Its the worse thing you can do. Find something you enjoy that involves making a finished product. Dried flower arrangements are so much fun and creative. Painting. I tried every craft there is. Scrapebooking, anything to get off the computer and use your mind and your creative genius, we all have it. I never knew before I got sick that I could do all these different things and do them well enough to sell them at flea markets and such. I found a new part of me when I fell sick and its a really fun part. I hope you can do the same. Good luck to you and smile your life is not over yet.

Answer 5

You are not destined to a life in front of the tele or computer, it depends on what you interests are and is simply a matter of accommodating them to your situation. Here are some suggestions:

1. do some painting or drawing;
2. write some poetry;
3. write a short story or poem and submit it to chicken soup for the soul
4. do some knitting;
5. if you're in to sewing, make something simple such as a handbag which can be done by hand as opposed to sitting in front of the machine;

Answer 6

I know how hard it can be to to deal with chronic pain, I have RSD/CRPS and luckily I have not been quite bedridden, but I have spent several weeks in bed after surgeries and days that I have just had too much pain. I was able to spend much of my time learning about my condition, and new/different types of pain treatment for my condition. I also tried to go to the recreation center to swim (the water made my pain a little better) which made it possible for me to see friends...I don't know if that's possible for you, but if it is it has helped me a lot with not becoming depressed etc. I also spend much of my time keeping up in school, and learning (I'm only in 9th grade), but that has helped occupy my time and keep myself doing something constructive. That's about all I can think of right now besides writing in my journal, and reading.

Answer 7

I have been bedridden for seventeen years. One thing I did was take classes online to learn how to write a book. I ended up writing a memoir. Between the classes and finishing the book that took four years. I'm proud of the accomplishment .

this is something you could do is find an online class in something you enjoy. These classes really are good and if you take them seriously as if you were in person you can really learn. I find it's important to keep my mind challenged because of my physical limitations.

I hope this helps. If you have any further questions please let me know,
Billie77

Answer 8

Learn to make jewerly, crochet, hand stitch hats. Handmake cards, scrapbook. Write a book. Dance in your seat. invent a new board game. design and make your own purses out of felt. Learn caligraphy ( extra $ for addressing wedding invites?) You can also sell most of this stuff. Take an online course.

Answer 9

me to, i have spinal stenosies in 3 parts of my back thats put me in a wheelchair, i have copd, im a diabetic, so im pretty much a stay home kind a guy. computer, tv, my family comes and takes me riding in the country.i will roll outside and play with my dogs everyday. try and do things you dont usally do, you will be surprised at what you can do.

Answer 10

Find a hobby such as crocheting or sewing or anything that you can do with your hands while sitting.