If you know someone with a chronic pain condition, you’re probably aware that the thing they want most for Christmas is to be free of their chronic pain condition. While you may not be able to rid them of their pain, there are a number of gifts you can give to that chronic pain warrior in your life that they’ll appreciate. In today’s blog, we share four last-minute gifts that will be great for someone in your life who is battling a chronic pain condition.

Gifts For Chronic Pain Warriors

Most of the items on this list aren’t tangible items, but for the chronic pain warrior in your life, it will be wonderful to receive any of these things this holiday season.

1.  A Phone Call – Chronic pain can be extremely isolating, and sometimes that can leave a person feeling disconnected from the world around them. They may feel like their friends have forgotten about them or that they don’t care. This is obviously untrue, but you can help change this perception by calling them up on a regular basis. Call to check in and catch up once a week or a couple times a month. Reaching out is one of the best gifts you can give to someone who is feeling isolated by pain.

2. A Friend Who Listens – Sometimes, all a person wants is a shoulder to cry on or an ear to vent to. Be that person for the chronic pain warrior in your life. Do more listening than you do talking, because that can be cathartic for the person with chronic pain.

3. A (Cancellable) Date – Nobody likes to cancel plans, and that’s especially true for people who need to cancel because of their chronic pain condition. Make plans with them that can be easily adjusted in the event of a flare-up. Instead of getting tickets to play or a movie at a specific date and time, get a gift card or treat them to a night out on the town when they are up to it. Plans with a friend is a great gift idea, just try to make them flexible to account for chronic pain.

4. Books And Brainteasers – If your friend can’t be as active as they’d like because of their pain condition, challenge their mind with a new book or brainteasers like puzzles or word searches. These brain-engaging activities can also serve to draw attention away from pain, making their pain condition less noticeable.

And if your friend or family member really wants to overcome their chronic pain condition in the new year, ask if they’d consider syncing up with a pain management specialist like Dr. Cohn. We’d be happy to set them up with an individualized treatment plan based on their specific needs. For more information, or for help with a pain condition, reach out to Dr. Cohn and his team today at (952) 738-4580.