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Chronic pain work shop?

Has anyone been to a chronic pain work shop? I am attending my introduction next Thursday. I am just wondering what to expect. Also, is there anyone who suffers with osteoarthritis that I can speak to, as it is good to chat about the things that we struggle with and pick up some managing strategies along the way.
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I don't suffer from Osteoarthritis myself, but I'm sure there will be other members of the Community who do and will be only too happy to chat to you. I hope you enjoy your time on the Community as it is a very supportive place with great people on it. If there is anything else we can help/support you with then please just let us know. All the best.
I haven't been to the workshop but I have accessed some of the NHS support and information. Have you see the Pain Toolkit website?
Regarding your workshop, I would say go with an open mind. I find that sometimes I feel defensive about my pain and when people suggest different coping strategies it can be easy to dismiss them. But actually when I took the time to fully try different things like breathing exercises and meditation it really helped. That's not to say meditation rids me of my pain, but it definitely helps to calm me down.
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