Don’t Miss Out on These 2 Effective Ways to Manage Pain Naturally
How do you manage pain with self-efficacy?
What is self-efficacy? It’s basically the belief that you can do something and do it well. It’s also the confidence to rely on yourself to get things done. According to Albert Banera at Stanford University, our beliefs about self-efficacy affect how we feel, think, and behave. They also affect our motivation to pursue goals.¹
So how do you manage pain just by believing you can? People with a strong sense of efficacy don’t see their pain journey as something scary to avoid. Instead, it’s more of a challenge to overcome. They also set firm goals and stay committed to reaching them. If your goal is to live with less pain or be totally pain-free, that level of commitment is a vital part of your success.
Because let’s be real. Most of the time there’s a reason for your pain. Something is causing it. Maybe it’s an infection or some type of hormone imbalance. These are things beyond your control. But it’s helpful to remember that there is a component you have complete control over. And that is the way you respond to chronic pain and stress.
This is where your beliefs really come into play. People that have a strong sense of self-efficacy bounce back after setbacks. They understand that building skills will help them be more successful as they move forward on their journey. This sense of control reduces stress, depression, and yes… even pain.
Stay in control and manage pain naturally
Did you know you can actually regulate your nervous system? That means there are ways to manage pain naturally and without a ton of medication.
Understanding your ability to manage pain is incredibly empowering. Learning these skills and putting them into practice is life-changing. Here’s why:
If you’re feeling stressed out and anxious, you probably have a highly activated nervous system. Maybe you experience a pain level of 8 out of 10. Why is that? Your nervous system latches onto pain signals and amplifies them. So even the lightest touch causes intense pain.³
Many experts agree that dysregulation of the nervous system is linked to chronic pain. But that’s actually good news. The National Library of Medicine explains what that means. Your pelvic pain is most likely not a symptom of some untreatable condition. So if you regulate your nervous system, you’re able to manage pain naturally and without drugs.²
This tells us that stress has a huge impact on pain. A dysregulated nervous system makes you feel more pain. But taking control back and regulating your nervous system decreases pain.
So if you have no anxiety about your pain, you’re not worried about it at all. You may experience your pain level as 5 out of 10. And with practice, you’re able to lessen your pain even more.
You have the power to take control of your pain journey. I know you’re thinking, that sounds great, but I don’t know where to begin. Let’s go over some proven methods.
Why pain management techniques work
Staying in control of our emotions is an important part of pain management. Because research has shown that negative emotions actually increase our pain. When we have feelings like anxiety, sadness, or anger - it has a direct effect on the pain we experience.
All pain is processed in your brain. And it’s right next to the part of your brain that regulates emotions. There is so much overlap that the International Association for the Study of Pain defines pain as an “unpleasant sensory and emotional experience”.⁴
It’s understandable that an increase in anxiety or sadness activates the part of our brain related to pain. This exacerbates our pain and makes us feel worse.
But don’t worry, there is something you can do about it. Because understanding the link between emotions and pain actually gives us a path to take control back.
A tried and tested pain management technique is building resiliency. We actually build the belief that we have control over the pain itself. And control over our response to pain.
This pain management technique gets results. You don’t feel hijacked by pain because your pain doesn’t control you anymore. It may sound simple enough, but it’s not always easy. It takes a lot of practice. But hey, you’re an empowered boss in control of her/their own pain management. You got this!
A little pain management help, please
What if you understand the power of positivity and empowerment? But you’re still in pain. Building self-efficacy is helpful. And practicing some pain management techniques moves things forward. Still not where you want to be?
You’re not alone. Many women and vulva owners struggle with intimate pain. Many pelvic pain warriors report feeling embarrassed or ashamed. That makes it hard to talk about these issues with your doctor. It’s a big deal because that means you’re less assertive about finding solutions.
Don’t worry, you have options. You definitely don’t have to go through this process alone. Many pain warriors find it helpful to work with someone who’s been there before, who really gets it.
How about someone with over 16 years of personal and professional research? You can trust my expertise because of my extensive training. But also because I’m a pain warrior too. I battled chronic pelvic pain for over a decade. So I know firsthand the mental health struggles that are so closely linked to your pain journey.
I created effective pain management techniques backed by solid science. And I want to share these tried and tested methods with you. Every pain warrior deserves access to this life-changing information. That’s why I’m offering my 4-day online course for free. Sign up here to discover new ways to manage your pain.
Knowledge is power. And taking control over your emotions and your journey is the first step toward pain relief. You deserve to live with less pain. And that life is absolutely within your reach.
¹ https://www.uky.edu/~eushe2/Bandura/BanEncy.html
² https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30671234/
³ https://uihc.org/health-topics/role-your-central-nervous-system-chronic-pain
⁴ https://www.iasp-pain.org/resources/terminology/?ItemNumber=1698
