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Pain

 

The worst thing you have felt is only that.  To a child, dropping an ice cream cone is the equivalent of you losing your best friend.  How lucky are the children that they may experience such a great range of emotion from what we may consider trivial events?  With each pain we will be rewarded an equal amount of joy.   Does not a starving man take greater  pleasure in a stale crust of bread? Though rewards may be indirect, they most certainly exist for pain is a catalyst that allows us a host of positive emotions.

     

    The greatest confusion lies in our distorted view of the beast.  We look at it as  the mate that cheated, the car that broke down, perhaps the ill friend.  All of this we consider “pain” or “painful” yet we do not recognize pain as the reaction, not the event.  If we look at it in these terms we begin to recognize a certain amount of control.  Perhaps you cannot control the event, the reaction however is entirely up to you.

     

     Pain, is not unlike quicksand. Fight and you’ll surely be drawn deeper. Relax, pull yourself to higher ground.


April 21, 2003

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BipolarConnection 2001 - 2008

 

Designed by

Angelblues
 

Although BipolarConnection Network strives for the highest quality in the resources offered here, unless otherwise noted, BipolarConnection Network is not responsible for the validity or accuracy of the material presented in.  The pages are thought to be accurate, but no warranties, expressed or implied, are made. The opinions of the authors are not necessarily the opinion of BipolarConnection Network.

The contents of BipolarConnection Network are for information purposes only and do not replace the assessment of a physician or psychotherapist..

Always consult a trained mental health professional before making any decision regarding treatment choice or changes in your treatment. Never discontinue treatment or medication without first consulting your physician, clinician or therapist. If you are feeling like you want to harm yourself or others, please consult a mental health professional or other health care professional IMMEDIATELY. Online resources are not meant to nor cannot replace the specialized training and professional judgment of a health care or mental health care professional.