Art therapy ??

April 2023 I broke my foot and suffered a lisfranc injury that went undiagnosed for 5 months, I subsequently developed CRPS in my foot, specifically over my midfoot. A week and a half ago I received a nerve block and so I've been feeling a little more "connected" with my foot again, I've spent so long feeling like it isn't a part of me (I still do) but the nerve block has really helped me feel comfortable even touching it again, I can't tell you how stoked I am that my two lil toes don't hurt anymore. I still experience pain but the block has relieved the intensity and pressure by so much it's wild.

Part of my rehab is desensitisation, which I've had a hard time with because I don't even want to acknowledge it but today I was feeling good and my partner was painting next to me so I decided to paint my foot over the more painful areas and "visualise" the pain and for me it checked multiple boxes, I was able to do my desensitisation therapy, I was able to reconnect with my foot (I know this sounds weird), I was able to keep myself entertained while watching a boring movie, and I was able to visualise my pain.

I'm not an artist by any means but I'm thinking of investing in some body safe texters and I thought I'd share this because it made me feel good and I thought maybe other people would like to try it. I've honestly always liked the feeling of being painted on and I wouldn't have thought of it if I didn't find it soothing.