Prioritize and Execute: Managing Overwhelm in Chronic Pain

In this episode of 'It's Not In Your Head' podcast, Dan and Justine discuss strategies to manage feelings of overwhelm often experienced by chronic pain patients. Using their structured pyramid of owning your care, they explain how to prioritize, execute and delegate tasks so you can take control of both medical decisions and daily aspects of managing pain to more effectively deal with complexity and decrease helplessness. Key topics include working through self assessment and monitoring, basic lifestyle habits, mind/body pieces, mainstream diagnostics and treatment, alternative options, and precision medicine. By recognizing their own needs and working closely with their medical teams, patients can improve self-efficacy and overall treatment outcomes. Tune in for practical advice, personal anecdotes, and actionable steps to better manage your chronic pain journey.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:17 Emergency Podcast: Addressing Overwhelm

01:10 Understanding Overwhelm in Patients

03:43 Strategies to Manage Overwhelm

11:24 Personal Stories and Experiences

16:31 Framework for Pain Management

26:40 Recognizing and Managing Catastrophizing

29:15 Self-Assessment and Monitoring Tools

35:25 Mainstream Diagnostics and Treatments

38:05 Exploring Alternative Options

46:22 Precision Medicine and Personalized Care

48:41 Ownership and Self-Efficacy in Pain Management

50:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Resources

www.iniyh.com/episodes/ep-31-dealing-with-being-overwhelmed