Im cassie and this is your go to for all things relating to chronic pelvic pain I started this podcast because I have lived with chronic pelvic pain for over four years. If your new here I welcome you my experience over the past four years has given me the drive to create expand my blog to share my story with woman dealing with similar pelvic pain I have had endometriosis, adenomyosis, I currently live with pudendal neuralgia and reoccurring endometriosis and after many surgery’s, procedures and highs and lows of being a part of a system that truly goes against our favour with invisible to the eye pain and diagnosis’s.. I guess the gaslighting for my pain and everyone’s clumsily stated concerns just made me want to see change.
Will my pain always be like this, a question I ask myself and the general vibe is will I ever know and now I feel slightly stumped because the thought of this never going away or the daunting process of figuring it all out all the time (coming from experience) would give anyone anxiety and some sadness at what my life was, no-one wants this and we certainly have no control over how it begins it happens in our body’s endometriosis, adenomyosis, pudendal neuralgia pelvic pain period pain etc etc the list is strong.
But its a Good Question how we will ever know especially when we are up against the odds or barely understanding what it is and why it can take years to get taken seriously or diagnosed its incredibly tough on-top of living with debilitating pain.
We struggle some days many days of the week and can unfortunately have low thoughts when we have chronic pelvic pain, how we speak to ourselves can reflect on how we deal with our pain.
I have always loved something to rely on when nothing else will do mentally and Im struggling sometimes a solid indicative Affirmation on self care and gratitude can help, I advocate for myself and try use these strong words on repeat in my life when it is tough dealing with my pain.
Affirmations might not feel like they are for you, but why not give it a try you never know it may help.
Dealing with chronic pain or the symptoms of illness every day can greatly impact your quality of life. The pain itself is difficult enough to deal with, but if you cannot seem to find any relief it can significantly affect our emotional state and our mental state.
Chronic pain is so debilitating. But our mind and body have the power to significantly focus on that pain, we can help it cope and heal from the inside out with how we speak to our body’s, possibly this is true have you ever really gave it a good try?
I have used words to pull me back together reinstating my mental state by thinking positively by flipping my pain into a reason to keep pushing ahead to strive for more because thats what I deserve more out of my life than this pain.
When you choose to use healing calming words like positive affirmations, you are choosing to acknowledge your pain while minimising the struggle against it.
When you choose to give into your pain and stop living a life you deserve, you are giving up and I do not know who is listening to this episode, but I need you to move. I need you to breathe in and out and tell your body it is loved and appreciated, and it is a fighter a survivor you are a winner in every way lovely.
Let us focus your attention and energy on harnessing the natural healing power of your unique and amazing mind and body with words, and they will do the work for you.
With that in mind, lets investigate some healing affirmations you can use every day to soothe the effects of chronic pelvic pain, so you can start to feel like yourself again.
I Do Not Oppose My Pain
It is important to accept the fact that you are in pain. Be at peace with it. Make room for it. This does not mean you like it. It does not mean that you quit working to find comfort or solutions to your situation. Your pain is real, and that is important to recognise. You have already sought traditional treatments and for now, the pain has not resolved.
You do not need to go to war with your own pain. Your body is not your enemy. Instead, look at it to teach you. What is your pain trying to tell you? If you wake up each morning and exclaim that you are at peace with your pain, you will exert less energy trying to fight against it.
My Peace is More Powerful Than My Pain
It might sound crazy to say you are at “peace” your pain. But we all know what a powerful and powerful force love and acceptance can be.
It is stronger than anger, hatred, bitterness, and frustration. How long have you felt those things when it comes to your pain? When you start to accept your pain and see it as a way to learn and grow, you can learn to accept it (for now). That is the best way to fight back against it without having to fight at all.
I Will Create a Body That Supports Me
Are you at odds with your body? Does it feel like your enemy? Maybe you experienced trauma during childhood or even adulthood. Maybe you’ve always had issues with the way you look or what your body can or cannot do.
Look in the mirror and let your mind and body both know that you are going to see things differently and make positive changes.
You are going to develop a body that you feel connected with, instead of the one you feel detached from. Befriend your body by taking care of it and nurturing it with healthy foods, moderate movements, rest, massage, etc. When you choose to love your own body, the power of pain lessens.
I Will Not Avoid Other Issues in My Life
When pain is completely consuming your life and your every thought, it could be a way to avoid dealing with/coping with other issues in your life that should be faced.
Maybe you’re struggling with finances or relationship problems. Commit to yourself that once you are able to manage your pain, you will not ignore other issues in your life that need to be addressed.
I am More Than My Pain
Some days, you may experience more pain than others. At times, you may feel like your whole identity is swallowed up in your pain condition. Keep saying this affirmation, no matter what. There are many days where you will feel like a victim and wonder why you are experiencing so much turmoil within your own body. Those are the days where it is even more important to choose to remember the whole of who you are.
You are still a valuable, loveable, loving person who contributes to your family, friends, and community, despite your pain. It may have given you a special kind of empathy to connect with others who have similar struggles and feel misunderstood or judged.
On days when you are experiencing more pain, take more time to relax and take care of yourself. Support yourself in your choices. Again, it is not about fighting against the pain, it is about accepting it for what it is and finding peace, regardless.
I Am Thankful for Healing
Healing is possible and it happens when you stop battling your pain. You can have pain without as much suffering – the suffering that comes from wishing or demanding that it go away or believing that you cannot be happy until it does. This mental healing may end up helping your actual level of pain, too, as you are less tense and have more resources to put towards it.
Some days will be better than others. Be grateful for those days and be grateful that when the pain returns, you know you are not fighting against it as much anymore.
I Choose Happiness
Much like choosing peace, choosing happiness over your pain means accepting your condition for what it is. When you focus all your time, energy, and strength fighting against it, you are only making things harder on yourself, and you are using everything you have to wage a war.
Happiness is something you must choose. Maybe you will end up having to choose it 20 times in an hour, but it is important to keep telling yourself that you are still in a healing process. You are still learning. You have things to be grateful for. When you consistently remind yourself of such things and choose to shift your focus, you can also choose to be happy.
Chronic pain or illness is nothing to take lightly. And, if you have never done any work with positive affirmations before, it can feel a little overwhelming at first – but make a significant difference, overall.
If you want to learn more about healing affirmations and how they can help you to feel more at peace and at ease with your pain, feel free to contact me for information.
Positive daily affirmations
Reminder: this does not mean pretending your illness does not exist either.
That should not be ignored, But you can certainly change the way you think and talk to yourself about it.
So here are a few affirmations that help me a lot…
Today, I choose to be at peace with my pain.
I am patient with the healing process because I know healing is not linear.
I have the mindset and body of a warrior.
My illness lives inside me but does not define me.
My pain does not determine the type of life I will live.
Today, I chose to love my pain. Loving my pain will help me heal.
Today, I chose to listen to my body and give it the love and respect it deserves.
Today, I will show my illness gratitude for all it has taught me about myself and my body.
I know I can choose my happiness. My illness does not choose that for me.
My pain only has as much power as I allow it to have. So today, I am giving it no power.
I am at peace with my illness. I can live alongside it without feeling angry.
With every exhale I take, I release those negative thoughts about my illness bottled up inside.
I learn from my pain and illness every single day.
I know that no matter how I feel, I am healing every single day.
It is important to remember that affirmations should focused on you and your specific journey.
Just because these above are my favourite does not mean they will be the ones you need.
Your affirmation should be comforting, believable and realistic, practical, and easy enough for you to remember to have on repeat.
Here are some more for you 🩷
I stand in my openness and welcome kindness and love into my life
I will face difficult things head on
I choose how to face my battles when Im ready
I choose to show up for the people in my life when Im well enough
I love my ability to still be open and kind when my current bodily circumstances are not to me.
I am stronger than I think
My best is good enough
I am allowed to change my mind about anything
I am willing to try again always
I focus on what I can control
I am my own keeper
How I feel matters and my voice is heard
How I make other people feel matters
I can make meaning of my pain and where it is to soothe it
I can find beauty in others
I am fully present in the moment
I am resilient and a warrior
I am proud of myself in all my endeavours
I am lucky to be healthy and have a full life
I bring a positive attitude anywhere I go
I am showing up as the best version of myself everyday
I am honest in my life and how I feel
Thank you joining me today on my blog and in saying that be kind to yourself always and if you have anything to say I would love to hear from you in the comments I would love to hear your story!
Cassie x
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