Chapter 9 of The Way Out further dives into your ability to fix your own pain. Everyone is capable of helping themselves. Whether you use this book, whether you have guided support, or whether you use both, you can do this. #chronicpain #nervoussystem #healingtools

Pay attention. Treat your brain the same way you would treat an overly enthusiastic kid – just listen, be curious, and be kind. #neuroplasticpain #painreprocessingtherapy #chronicpaintips #healingjourney

Being playful can be tough when everything feels so serious. But being serious about getting out of pain is the opposite of what we’re trying to do in the process of unlearning neural pathways. So be playful, whenever the opportunity arises. #neuroplasticpain #painreprocessing

Just go easy on yourself today. You have reviewed things, analyzed things, and are forcing yourself to power through as a result. Give yourself a much earned, much needed break to just breathe. #chronicpain #nervoussystem #neuroplasticpain #fightorflight #healinginspiration

By attending to your internal state – by actively slowing down your system, you’re not just telling your brain that you’re safe, you’re showing it that you’re safe. #chronicpain #chronicillness #neuroplasticpain #nervoussystem #painrelief #mindfulness #healingtips #sciencebased

Incessant thoughts are super sneaky. They’re often so familiar that they fly under the radar. But with practice, you can get better at identifying them. All you need to do is say, “I know what you’re doing, I know why you’re doing it, and I’m not buying into it.”

You are right where you need to be because this is your pace. This is your journey. And you are doing enough. #chronicpain #neuroplasticpain #healinginspiration #healingchronicpain