))
31 Chronic Pain: Dealing with Being Overwhelmed
Manage episode 488432118 series 3573697
Prioritize and Execute: Managing Overwhelm in Chronic Pain
In this episode of 'It's Not In Your Head' podcast, Dan and Justine discuss strategies to manage feelings of overwhelm often experienced by chronic pain patients. Using their structured pyramid of owning your care, they explain how to prioritize, execute and delegate tasks so you can take control of both medical decisions and daily aspects of managing pain to more effectively deal with complexity and decrease helplessness. Key topics include working through self assessment and monitoring, basic lifestyle habits, mind/body pieces, mainstream diagnostics and treatment, alternative options, and precision medicine. By recognizing their own needs and working closely with their medical teams, patients can improve self-efficacy and overall treatment outcomes. Tune in for practical advice, personal anecdotes, and actionable steps to better manage your chronic pain journey.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:17 Emergency Podcast: Addressing Overwhelm
01:10 Understanding Overwhelm in Patients
03:43 Strategies to Manage Overwhelm
11:24 Personal Stories and Experiences
16:31 Framework for Pain Management
26:40 Recognizing and Managing Catastrophizing
29:15 Self-Assessment and Monitoring Tools
35:25 Mainstream Diagnostics and Treatments
38:05 Exploring Alternative Options
46:22 Precision Medicine and Personalized Care
48:41 Ownership and Self-Efficacy in Pain Management
50:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Resources
34 episodes
Share
