The Pain Survival Guide How to Reclaim Your Life

by Turk, Dennis C.; Winter, Frits

• ISBN13: 9781591470496
• ISBN10: 1591470498
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-15
• Publisher: APA LifeTools

Summary

If you suffer from chronic pain, this proven 10-step program brings hope and relief, showing you how gradual changes in specific behaviors can lead to great improvements in your ability to cope. Psychologists Turk and Winters' recommendations are based on solid research that shows what works and on their success with thousands of patients. Unlike the authors of other pain books, they promise no miracle cures, but they do help you learn "not to let your body push you around" so life becomes enjoyable again.

Workbook exercises, behavior logs, and suggested readings help you integrate these lessons into your daily life and learn to live well despite pain.

Table of Contents

Introduction: How This Program Can Change Your Life	3	(6)
Becoming Your Own Pain Management Expert	9	(22)
Activity, Rest, and Pacing	31	(20)
Learning to Relax	51	(24)
Are You Always Tired? Ways to Combat Fatigue	75	(18)
Don't Let Pain Ruin Your Relationships!	93	(20)
Changing Behavior	113	(16)
Changing Thoughts and Feelings	129	(20)
Gaining Self-Confidence	149	(14)
Putting It All Together	163	(8)
The Importance of Maintenance and ``Setbacks''	171	(14)
Additional Reading	185	(4)
Research Supporting This Pain Management Program	189	(6)
Index	195	(10)
About the Authors	205