Can Mental Tricks Manage Pain? Day 11

Writing Mental Trick 11Getting your thoughts and feelings on paper has been shown to relieve pain in many different populations. It can even enhance immune function. James W. Pennebaker, PhD, a leading researcher in the field, recommends writing before bed for a minimum of 15 minutes a day for at least three or four days. Some possible topics: Something that you are thinking or worrying about too much, something you’ve been avoiding, or something you think is affecting your life in an unhealthy way.