[Random]

So I noticed on amazon some books on chronic pain and almost went and bought several because sometimes I learn best from reading. The pain management place I see has a therapist I see too and that is helpful but I thought maybe reading would be beneficial to me as well. And since the people here are the people I know with chronic pain, I thought, maybe they have opinions. Have you read any books on chronic pain you found helpful? If so, I'd be delighted to hear the names of them so I could be guided in the right direction. Thanks, again.

[lizardlady]

I'm sorry you haven't gotten any suggestions so far. Personally I haven't found any helpful books to be able to recommend. That doesn't mean they don't exist, just that I haven't found any.

How about checking your local library before you spend money on books? Or go to a bookstore and read parts of the books you are interested in before buying? That way you can see if they are any good before buying.

[Random]

Yeah, I figured no replies meant most of the books werent very helpful. Thats kind of a bummer but Im sure reading can become a challenge for a lot when chronic pain is involved. I know its been so for me in the past but for the part of the day I actually have medication, I thought maybe I could sneak in something possibly helpful.

[lizardlady]

Last time I went to the library I thought about your post. I pulled a bunch of books related to chronic pain off the shelf. Still couldn't find anything I'd recommend. Sorry not to be more helpful.

[Random]

I appreciate your looking. I found an audio book on amazon called "How to live well with chronic pain and illness" by Toni Bernhard. Not really sure if its great or not but its something to listen to here and there.

[January]

How about looking things up on the internet and reading it per each problem you have? That's how I've learned the most. For example, I researched fibro and learned as much as I could from the net and also from the fibro thread here. I hope this helps a little.

[Chrain]

I think this is a great book to start with http://www.amazon.com/Painful-Yarns-.../dp/0979988004 The only thing is that the author is from Australia so the English is a little different. But if you want to learn about pain and how it works this book uses stories and metaphors to help explain a difficult topic. It's also not long and is fairly inexpensive.

[Random]

Painful Yarns according to amazon is arriving tomorrow. Reading the reviews of it, it seems really interesting. Thanks for the suggestion!

[Nammu]

I agree on checking the library first, they have ebooks and audio books you could check into also.
I bought a bunch of books but never read them so I can't recommend any.. I also bought tapes on relaxing that didn't do much either.

[Random]

I sometimes try guided imagery meditation. That does work for me sometimes as long as my pain number isnt too extreme. I was rather skeptical when the therapist suggested we try it but about in the middle I realized wow, this does seem to work.

Im not sure the library will work for me, I deal with social anxiety and would rather spend money over the internet for books as there are less people involved. Although it would probably be just as healthy for me to do that as it would checking out the books, facing fears and all that but.... yeah, scary.

[Nammu]

Don't know about your library but at mine once you have a card(call or google what you need to bring-- most likely drivers license or I'd and proof of address is all) you can order ebooks from the Internet and never need to go back. I put books on hold, it takes no time at all to go in get my books and leave.