How to Help a Wife Suffering from Physical Pain
Physical pain can be the result of many different things; from an accident to an unknown cause. Either way, chronic pain creates both physical and mental stress, a caring spouse can help ease both, especially the mental aspect.
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Ask the doctor questions, read about the ailment and join a support group. The more you can learn about the cause of the pain, the better able you will be able to help.
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Show lots of a care and understanding. Understand that the pain is real and work around it. Do extra work around the house, take care of the children, but do it without complaining. The extra workload is a part of being a caring spouse. She feels guilty enough pushing off her responsibilities, don't intensify the guilt by complaining.
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Add an extra hug, hold her tightly, kiss her, make sure she is feeling loved even more so than normal. Women in pain will start feeling alone, squash that feeling with constant remainders of love. Some things that can really help are hand written notes, flowers and a big smile.
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Talk to her, become her sounding board. Chronic pain can be devastating to the mental state. As her spouse she needs you to sit and listen about her concerns, feelings and pain. Avoid saying much, just listen and comfort her. Also, make sure she gets out for physical activity. Even walking around in the yard can provide a big boost, nothing is worse than sitting inside.
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Develop an outlet so that you can deal with the hurt of seeing her in pain. Let her know how you feel, but don't make things "about you." Keep the focus on your love for her.
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Tips & Warnings
Count your blessings, not your burdens, whenever possible.
