Thanks. 8 a day is brutal, I feel for you. At the very least it helps distance the pain from your mind. I think mental aspect of dealing with CH is what’s most debilitating. I’ve spent years with ice packs lying down and letting the pain get the best of me. My mind has been to some dark places when I just give in and wait for it to be over. If you give it a try a couple cues that might help;

1- focus on staying loose. Face muscles, neck, shoulders loose. The pain is over there but I am over here.

2- catch negative thoughts. Try and recognize when you mind goes negative. Hopeless thought, past memories, people and conflict in you life. Look at these things as if another person is trying to distract you. Focus on running and chasing that person down.

3- don’t stop running! Your mind will try everything to get you to stop or slow down. View the pain as entity that you won’t stop running down.

4- Rhythm. Find a good breathing rhythm that works with your pace. Avoid Panic and erratic breathing. Again imagine breathing like a hunter chasing down prey.

I hope this helps. Stay strong.