I’m able to do that with chronic pain. It’s like it has its place in my mind and I file it there and go on about my business
It’s taken me years to do but thankfully between it and my medicine I am able to stay sane. Chronic pain (true pain diseases, not just back pain) is very misunderstood, sadly. We get lumped into the group of folks who are seeking drugs. Thankfully I’ve been blessed with a good doctor who advocates for me and allows me to try things like dry needling to reduce medication usage.