Introduction

Living with chronic pain, you may have thoughts like “I’m damaged,” “I’m broken,” or “What’s the point?” These thoughts are common, but are they helpful? Do they help you live a life that’s worthwhile? You don’t have to argue with these thoughts or make them go away. You can respond with kindness instead and disobey them or simply let them go. Thoughts are simply words and pictures. That’s it. Let’s look at this with a metaphor.