I awoke at 3:00pm Saturday with pain that made it impossible to go back to sleep. I thought it would be all down hill from there. I have been asking myself why I worry so much about the possibility of pain? Why is pain so difficult for me to handle? In most every other area of my life I have such confidence, such assurance that the best is still to come, and deep gratitude. Pain however, cripples me and keeps me in bondage.
I was able to take some migraine medicine that the neurologist approved. It's not a "pain reliever" but something that's suppose to help none the less. I went down stairs and watched TV to distract me from the pain. My beloved husband came down and rubbed my neck (which also distracts the pain) for over an hour. I also put a heating pad around my feet. Apparently it's suppose to draw the blood towards your feet and ideally away from your head. I'll try anything. Peppermint oil on my temples and lots of water. I fell asleep around 7:00am and was able to sleep for a couple of hours. I went to the movies with my mom and that also was a good distraction from the pain. This morning, NO pain! Praise the Lord.
Tomorrow I have acupuncture. I'm not out of the woods yet, but I am beginning to see some light.
About Me
- strengththroughgrace
- My name is Camille Morris, I'm 39, wife of a wonderful and supportive husband, and mom of two amazing and loving children for whom I thank God every day for entrusting in our care. I have always been interested in health and wellness. I am an avid reader and a lifelong learner. I crave knowledge and have studied numerous books, web sites, and taken college courses relating to health and wellness. I was very fortunate to be given a scholarship in 2004 to the famous Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona where I participated in their week long program, "Life Enhancement". I was taught by some of the best and inspiring health professionals in their field. Six years ago I began experiencing chronic headaches and migraines. I started taking Tylenol and ibuprofen to alleve this pain. Now I find my body dependent on this so called "safe" medicine and have decided to go through an intense and painful withdrawal process to overcome this. I will cling to the verse, "...With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19: 26. I invite you to take this journey with me.
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