What can you do when a pain flare is loud, uncomfortable, and not something you can make stop in the moment?
A building fire alarm kept going off for two weeks, sometimes during coaching calls and sometimes in the middle of the night. The experience reminded me of what it was like to live with chronic pelvic pain: knowing what was happening didn’t make the sensations disappear, and I couldn’t always change the situation right away.
In this episode, I share how I supported myself through those moments, from putting in earbuds so I could keep coaching to noticing the comfort of my bed while I waited for the alarm to turn off. We talk about acknowledging discomfort without pretending it isn’t there, choosing what might support you, and considering whether you want to take a values-aligned action or rest.
There’s no right or wrong choice. For me, showing up for the things I cared about, even when my symptoms were intense, supported my sense of agency. Your choice may look different. The invitation is to ask what you need and how you want to spend the time while you wait for the flare to pass.
In this episode:
Why knowing a symptom is a false alarm doesn’t always make the discomfort go away
What it can mean to support yourself through a flare
How values and personal context can guide your next step
Questions to ask yourself when symptoms are loud
Questions to consider:
How do I want to move through this moment?
What might support me?
What do I want to focus my attention on?
What would I like to do next?
Free resource: Grab my free Pain Flare Plan workbook, with simple steps to help you navigate flares with less fear and more ease Get Your Free Pain Flare Plan
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