I believe that current society is accepting the notion of "pain" better than ever. What I mean by that is we are encouraged to view "pain" for what it is; taking it subjectively that is. One should never guess how much the other person is hurting by that person's facial expression or display of emotion. Besides a physical pain, one can feel an emotional pain, psycological pain, neurological pain, or combination of all types of pain.
For the diabetic neuropathy patients you mentioned, they might not actually feel the physical pain due to the nerve damages, but I am sure they have their share of psychosocial pain and issues. I believe a health care professional should always go along with what a patient is telling in general.
We can offer more pain medications and stronger pain management for physical pain, but how do we help people with other types of pain? I know an empathetic listening alone can be a great benefit to certain people.
As far as accepting pain is concerned, I think one should seek for proper pain-relief management if it is a physical pain. However, if the pain is from other source, I suppose how one accepts it and overcomes it will make the big difference... By admitting that I have been hurt and by crying over my pain, I take control of my anxieties and my frustrations. I recognize that I am human, that my feelings are important and that they should be expressed.
첫댓글To cry with pain, and to laugh with happiness surely would be the simple wisdom of life. I do believe you also have the wisdom to overcome your pains... I appreciate your considerate thoughts...
첫댓글 To cry with pain, and to laugh with happiness surely would be the simple wisdom of life. I do believe you also have the wisdom to overcome your pains... I appreciate your considerate thoughts...