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5 Holiday Tips for Depression and Chronic
Pain HELPFUL TIPS TO EASE THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL
PAIN DURING THE HOLIDAYS Shorter, wintry days
and the holiday season bring cheer to many, but
melancholia for some people Pain Management. Hot
chocolate, cozy up next to the fireplace and the
warmth of woolen blanket are all some people may
need, but for others who struggle with seasonal
affective disorder (SAD), mental illnesses or
chronic pain, mental anguish and pain only
deepens during this time of the year Mental
Health Treatment. Pacific Pain Wellness Group
gathered a few tips to help you cope or feel
better this wintry holiday season. Soak In Some
Morning Light With shorter wintry days, we get
less exposure to sunlight. Although it has not
been scientifically proven, it is widely
believed that lack of exposure to sunlight
contributes to seasonal affective disorder
(SAD), lethargy and depression. Catching the
morning light while brisk walking outside,
opening all the windows and shades at home or at
work and sitting next to the bright window can
lift your mood. Stay Active Avoid doing nothing
and curling up under a pile of woolen blanket
because this makes you susceptible to thinking
about your pain and inactivity also exacerbates
chronic pain. Stretching, swimming, brisk
walking, low-impact or light exercises help keep
your body strong and stimulates the bodys
natural healing process. Find Someone To Talk
To Avoid being on your own. Find someone or a
group of people you can talk to and share your
feelings and thoughts regarding your mental and
physical pain. Its best to choose people or join
forums or group therapy so you are surrounded
with people who you know can understand how you
feel Pacific Pain Wellness Group, such as the
group therapy at Pacific Pain Wellness
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Group where we have members who deal with the
same mental pain or chronic pain or have
personal experiences with mental health illness
or chronic pain. Letting it out, avoiding
bottling up your feelings and thoughts and
sharing them are therapeutic. Don't drink A lot
of people think that alcohol can provide
temporary relief from mental pain or chronic
pain. What it really does is give you the buzz
and false sense of wellness. Intoxication can
impair your judgement, keep you from doing more
positive activities such as exercises, as well as
affect your sleep patterns. While the holidays
may offer plenty of moments to indulge yourself
with a glass of wine, remember to do so in
moderation if you choose to drink. Dont be
embarrassed about passing on a drink and having
something healthier, like a glass of orange juice
or sparkling water with a lime. Set Realistic
Goals And Expectations If you have chronic pain,
avoid strenous activities and staying out till
late stressing and shopping for gifts or
spending too much time fussing over what food to
prepare for the family or friends. Set realistic
goals and expectations for yourself and undertake
tasks and activities that are not physically
taxing pacific pain wellness group, but still
enjoyable and will help keep your mind off your
pain. Seek Professional Help Depression, other
mental diseases, and persistent pain are treated
gradually. Family and friends should be
prioritized. It's why we celebrate the holidays.
If you continue to suffer and find any of these
recommendations challenging, consult your doctor,
psychiatrist, or mental health professional for
support. Pacific Pain Wellness Group's
Analgesia physicians and mental health experts,
including a neuropsychiatrist and psychologist,
led by Kartik Ananth, MD, a board-certified and
fellowship-trained physician and
neuropsychiatrist, treat patients with mental
health illnesses. We use new, scientifically-prove
n therapy techniques to deliver holistic mental
health care. Pacific Pain Wellness Group is
certain you can accomplish healing and mental
wellness to get your life back on track.