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Beyond the Mask: Reimagining Chronic Pain Management with Elizabeth Kipp
In this episode of the 33 Conversations Podcast, Elizabeth Kipp, a health facilitator specializing in chronic pain management, sheds light on the nature of chronic pain and the dangers of addictive substances often prescribed to manage it. Kipp begins by differentiating between chronic and acute pain. She defines chronic pain as any discomfortâphysical, mental, emotional, spiritual, or even financialâthat is felt for 15 days or more out of a month, for at least three months.
To illustrate, she explains how the brain perceives a broken bone and a broken heart as the sameâit simply registers "it hurts." This confusion results from the brain's alterations due to prolonged exposure to pain. She points out that chronic pain fundamentally changes the brain, creating confusion, chaos, and a distinct negative emotional component. It becomes essential to acknowledge these transformations when attempting to heal the brain.
Kipp critically discusses the effects of opioids and benzodiazepinesâsubstances commonly used for pain managementâasserting that they don't promote healing but merely mask the symptoms. She underlines their harmful side effects, such as dehydration, depressed breathing, and digestive system paralysis, which hinder the body's natural healing processes. Furthermore, they pose the risk of addiction. Drawing from her personal experience, Kipp emphasizes the detrimental effects of these substances, having been on opioids and benzodiazepines for over three decades herself. In this thought-provoking episode, Kipp urges a reevaluation of the conventional approach to chronic pain management, emphasizing the importance of understanding the fundamental changes in the brain and seeking treatments that truly aid in healing.
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In this episode of the 33 Conversations Podcast, Elizabeth Kipp, a health facilitator specializing in chronic pain management, sheds light on the nature of chronic pain and the dangers of addictive substances often prescribed to manage it. Kipp begins by differentiating between chronic and acute pain. She defines chronic pain as any discomfortâphysical, mental, emotional, spiritual, or even financialâthat is felt for 15 days or more out of a month, for at least three months.
To illustrate, she explains how the brain perceives a broken bone and a broken heart as the sameâit simply registers "it hurts." This confusion results from the brain's alterations due to prolonged exposure to pain. She points out that chronic pain fundamentally changes the brain, creating confusion, chaos, and a distinct negative emotional component. It becomes essential to acknowledge these transformations when attempting to heal the brain.
Kipp critically discusses the effects of opioids and benzodiazepinesâsubstances commonly used for pain managementâasserting that they don't promote healing but merely mask the symptoms. She underlines their harmful side effects, such as dehydration, depressed breathing, and digestive system paralysis, which hinder the body's natural healing processes. Furthermore, they pose the risk of addiction. Drawing from her personal experience, Kipp emphasizes the detrimental effects of these substances, having been on opioids and benzodiazepines for over three decades herself. In this thought-provoking episode, Kipp urges a reevaluation of the conventional approach to chronic pain management, emphasizing the importance of understanding the fundamental changes in the brain and seeking treatments that truly aid in healing.
Donât forget to subscribe!
Our Featured Guest Info: âď¸ Elizabeth Kipp | facebook.com/ElizabethKippStressManagement âŹď¸
https://www.Elizabeth-Kipp.comÂ
My Free FB Group, check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MPowe...
FIND US AT 33 Strangers
GET IN TOUCH Contact us at [email protected]
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates on our Social Media Profiles!
Facebook: https://facebook.com/resetyourspark
Instagram: https://instagram.com/resetyourspark
Spotify: http://spotify.com/michaelabneylife
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelabneylife.substack.com