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The brain kills pain of toothache
Submitted by Mervyn
One way of dealing with pain is to try a relaxation exercise. Sit/lie somewhere quiet, close your eyes, and consciously relax all the major muscles in your body. (Many people work up from the feet, shins, thighs, etc.) When done, consider the pain and remind yourself it's just a state of mind. Thank your body for informing you of the problem and gently "push away" the pain. Unless you're experienced in this technique (which may be used for any pain) it *will not* get rid of the pain but it will help you to manage it until you get some medical attention. It disconnects the pain so that you are aware of it without it being so intimately a part of your consciousness.
A tense body intensifies any pain. Just relaxing will help anyway, but combine it with a
visualization which gently dismisses the pain and the results are much better. (I've used this method to help with renal
colic - which makes a toothache look like a small itch - and it's a great help.) Keep in mind that the "pain" is your brain's interpretation of nerves being stimulated elsewhere in your body. It isn't "real". Stay calm and relaxed until you get the required medical attention.
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