In this episode:

• Nothing is permanent 
• Clinging to things 
• Clinging creates suffering
• Suffering creates pain

Negative ways to deal with pain

• substances
• denial
• anger
• stuff it down
• not talk about it
• act like it doesn't bother me
• staying busy

Positive ways to deal with pain

• communication
• community (not isolating)
• understanding that pain is a part of life
• god/higher power
• prayer/meditation
• laughing, remembering good times
• exercise

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