#184 Achieve freedom from chronic pain: goal-setting tips. Virginia McIntyre

Watch this interview with Virginia McIntyre, president of People in Pain Network https://www.pipain.com/ 00:00 Introduction 04:45 For the first time a doctor believed my pain was real 05:15 I had to learn what chronic pain was 05:35 I was able to go back to work 05:55 The healthcare system is failing patients with chronic pain 06:20 I grew so much after having this pain 06:34 I learned more about myself after I had this pain 06:58 It does not happen overnight 07:02 It is possible to conquer chronic pain 07:33 About peer-support groups for people with chronic pain 08:00 People in Pain Network 08:40 Pain self-management groups 09:30 Learning about pain is important to get better 10:00 Not every peer-led group is helpful for people with chronic pain 12:00 Training for facilitators of peer-led groups 12:30 Connect with People in Pain Network 12:40 International groups of people with pain 13:35 What helps people who are living with pain today? 14:00 It is hard to live with chronic pain 14:15 Be honest and share your struggles with other people 14:43 It is okay not to be okay 14:50 Self-kindness, do a little at a time 15:00 It is hard for women with chronic pain 15:30 You are not a super-woman and you don’t need to do everything 15:50 Don’t feel guilty to take time for yourself 16:08 Find what is going to help you and take care of yourself 16:22 What does exercise mean to you? 16:40 When you exercise your head is in a different headspace 17:00 Just take a few minutes to exercise 17:40 What can we do if exercise causes more pain? 18:10 Learn what is your exercise threshold 18:31 Set a timer to stop exercise so you don’t feel much pain 18:46 Find your balance 18:59 How important is it to set goals? 20:25 Eating well is important for people with pain 20:43 The daily motivation comes from setting relevant goals 21:20 If we forget our self-care, then the pain comes back. 21:49 Back on track 21:52 Journaling helps to keep track of the journey 22:00 Scientific evidence for journaling 22:30 Therapeutic benefits of writing and journaling 22:45 Journaling was a way to document a bad day 23:00 Journaling is a way to get the thoughts out 23:30 Journaling was a way to talk to myself 23:58 Journaling was a method to look back and check what happened 24:12 Journaling was a self-talk and a way to self-soothe 24:50 Get a piece of paper and write your thoughts, no pressure 25:20 Don’t do pain diary because it forces to think about pain 25:40 A good journal is not a pain diary, it is about your life 26:00 Don’t think about your pain, think about your life. 26:24 About the Canadian Pain Society and the Government of Canada 26:50 We expect that people with connect with each other and learn from each other 27:50 Researchers are including people with pain in conducting research. Dr. Furlan is a pain specialist in Toronto Canada. She is a physiatrist (specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation). She holds a medical degree from the University of Sao Paulo and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Toronto. She has 30 years of experience helping people with chronic pain to get better quality of life. To purchase any product mentioned by Dr. Furlan in these videos, check this link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.andrea... As an Amazon Associate, Dr. Furlan earns from qualifying purchases. If you purchase any product using the post above, you are helping Dr. Furlan to maintain this channel. Subscribe to this channel:    / drandreafurlan   Visit the website: https://www.doctorandreafurlan.com/ #drAndreaFurlan #DrFurlan #DoctorFurlan Let’s meet on Social Media: Instagram:   / dr.andrea.furlan   Twitter:   / adfurlan   LinkedIn:   / drandreafurlan   ============================================= ALERT: This video is not intended to replace medical advice. If you think you have a condition that is causing you pain, please consult with your doctor to get a diagnosis and a treatment plan for you. The intent of this video is only for educational purposes. If there is any emergency, go to the nearest emergency department or call an ambulance. CLOSED CAPTIONS in this video have not been professionally verified. =============================================