“I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful.” – Bob Hope
Well, CRPS, like every chronic pain, is not a laughing matter. When relentless pain drains all of your reserves of strength and patience, it is very hard to joke around.
However, I suggest that you give it a try. It worked for me whenever I was able to compose myself and laugh at my own misery. When my index and middle fingers curled in and stiffened up in that position, I told myself that my middle finger gave me a middle finger. Pain did not get any less after it, but it became easier to cope with it. Mayo Clinic recommends laughter therapy for chronic pain.
I would argue that as soon as you start taking your pain and suffering with good humor, your healing begins. So, give it a try! Come up with a funny name for your symptoms, discover humor in your clumsiness and immobility, make a joke about your pain, and watch what happens to your pain level after!
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