"I've tried everything"

"I've tried everything"....how many times have you heard yourself say that to someone? Have you ever noticed the skeptical look in their eyes when you have? Have you felt the same skepticism towards your own words as you speak them? Only you know if you have actually tried everything there is to try to manage your pain.

There were many times when I would say that to my doctor but deep down I knew. I knew I really hadn't tried everything. I hadn't changed my eating habits the way I said I would. I hadn't started exercising either. There were some things I had tried but when they proved difficult or required too much energy, I would give in and give up. It was hard work and I was tired. There were even things I would say I had tried when I really hadn't. I would say I had tried everything.

Be honest with yourself now....have you tried everything there is to try to manage your pain? Only you can answer that. Be honest with yourself when you do okay? 

take good care of you