At Peace with Pain is a book of hope empowering people living with chronic pain. It
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meant to improve quality of life by decreasing suffering. It does not perceive
pain as an enemy to fight but rather a sort of ally to tolerate in order to
heal. In spite of western medical philosophy supporting the notion that healing
is painless and chronic pain is useless, the book presents the ones in pain as
high achievers managing very complex situations. The first chapter describes
pain and its many ramifications because pain is capricious and has no boundary.
The second chapter focuses on myths and facts relevant to pain. It also strives
to improve your knowledge of pharmaceutical medications available on the market.
The third chapter on physical therapies opens new doors on activities and health
professionals to include in a recovery plan. The fourth chapter examines the
role of the mind and psychotherapies removing suffering from pain. The fifth
chapter on connections concerns the need to develop a mission or purpose in
life, and the importance of connecting with significant ones, communities,
co-workers and medical teams. This chapter also illustrates how we are all a
small part of the universe that must be shared if we wish to feel better. Our
individual mission is an essential part of our life because it ensures permanent
peace with pain. The sixth chapter on energy medicine discusses untraditional
therapies. It describes healing energies and explains approaches provided by
alternative medicine; it explains the importance of the invisible and it serves
as an introduction to energy medicine that is a new and growing field in the
area of healing. The conclusion will help you to define healing and happiness as
well as to find them in your own life.