Our July How to Cope with Pain contest is over (it took an extra week because of tech problems!). The entries were really wonderful! Winners were selected based on a combination of my panel of experts, your votes below, and comments the articles received.
The order of winners is…
- Emily wrote 5 Tips to Handle Your Worst Pain Symptoms
- Margaret shared What Gives Her Relief (with the most comments!)
- Michele wrote How Much I’ve Learned about Coping with Pain
- Llano wrote about Suggestions for Coping with Pain
- Kathy wrote 7 Tips to Cope with Pain
- Esther asked a Monday Chat question, What’s Your Favorite Game for Distraction from Pain?
Because all the entries were really good, everyone will win a prize! The winners will receive their choice of:
- Life Disrupted: Getting Real About Chronic Illness in Your Twenties and Thirties by Laurie Edwards
- Living with Fibromyalgia: A Journey of Hope and Understanding, a film by Daneen Akers and Stephen Eyer about Fibromyalgia
- A meditation CD from Meditation Society
- Nickie’s Nook: Sharing the Journey by Nickie Coby
- A symptom tracker product from SoundTells.
Great job, everyone!
13 responses so far ↓
Diana Lee // Aug 11, 2008 at 1:55 am
I’d like to cast a vote for Emily’s submission. It was a hard decision, though. Everyone had great thoughts to share.
Sarah // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:13 am
I’d like to cast a vote for Michele… she advocates my favorite pain-control technique, namely: keeping things in perspective! Thanks to all the contestants… all the submissions were great!
Spencer // Aug 11, 2008 at 1:26 pm
I really liked Emily’s article too!
Sarah Jean // Aug 11, 2008 at 7:28 pm
I vote for Emily’s article. The others were also good, but I really enjoyed hers.
Betty // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:38 pm
I really liked Margaret’s article
Zukes // Aug 12, 2008 at 12:13 am
I vote for .. Margaret shared What Gives Her Relief (posted July 24th)
Muum // Aug 12, 2008 at 12:38 am
I vote for Emily’s article!
Jennie // Aug 12, 2008 at 1:35 am
I would like to cast a vote for Margaret, Her story is such an inspiring one
Carol // Aug 12, 2008 at 5:53 am
I’d like to vote for Margaret, as I found her message very encouraging.
Jodi // Aug 12, 2008 at 9:14 am
I think Margaret’s article is so true and from the heart. Her article has helped me so much when I have pain of my own. Thanks Margaret
Sherry // Aug 12, 2008 at 11:04 am
I vote for Margaret. it was a truely inspiring article. Meds are useful in some ways , but side affects could be worse. She shows that you do not have to reach for a bottle everytime you hurt. I love her advice and coping skills. this is one awesome woman . Margaret is a winner!
Wayne // Aug 13, 2008 at 3:57 am
I thought Emily’s article was touching and gave some good, real-world solutions that I’ve been able to use.
Heather // Aug 17, 2008 at 3:23 am
Am I too late? I think Emily’s article was the best.
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