It's not funny like the Bob Newhart show's group therapy but it helps. It's a Chronic Pain group so there are people of all pain persuasions in attendance.
Headaches were the topic at the beginning Friday and acupressure points for sinus headaches came up. I suggested trying neti pots for sinus headaches. "Yew", most made ugly faces - including the therapist leading the group and she is MY therapist as well. They said "even if it helped, just the thought of sticking something up my nose like that"...You get the gist.
I locked eyes with the only other gal there with IBD and said in a normal voice "then I'm glad you don't have a disease like we do."
One of the ladies who was wrinkling her nose up has IBS. I have my doubts about the severity of her case
I hope they never do get IBD. This reminded me of how embarrassing it use to be to tell someone about UC and/or the problems. I use to say I wish I had a disease of the elbow. It's easier to discuss diseases above the waist. Just don't suggest putting any water in anyone's nose!
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