Will All The Cripples Please Stand Up?

[Fugu]

Many thanks for all the comments. I have ordered the suggested books (even the self-hypnosis one) and signed up on SuperBetter. I am not looking to zazen to be 'pain management'....I have always had a practice of sorts from early childhood. This new physical pain is just another block in the dukkha building.

Again, many thanks.

Gassho,
Fugu

[ZenHarmony]

Hi, Fugu

Like Emmy, I have pain in my hips, pelvis and back 24/7, and had pain when sitting, until I discovered I needed to untuck my tailbone. That one act alone has knocked the daily pain back down to a manageable level for the most part, as well as making sitting zazen enjoyable rather than miserable.

Gassho,

Lisa

[Jishin]

Hi Fugu,

I have chronic but bearable back pain on most days. I do not tolerate pain meds due to their addictive nature and the fact I am in recovery. I try to deal with my break through pain with alternating ibuprofen and tylenol as directed by my doctor and also Zazen to address "Dukka" as directed by my teachers.

Gassho, John

[Fugu]

John,

Thank you! That's exactly what I needed to hear. I'm in the same place. But it helps to know I'm not the only one......

Gassho,
Fugu