Pain can interfere with life and work. These quick cue steps can help STOP Pain. When the natural power of one's own body is used to stop pain, it is very self-empowering. Medication may be added to supplement these steps for severe or persistent pain, but narcotic based medication should be used very sparingly in order to avoid addiction that can be very difficult to deal with. However, the Steps of STOP Pain can be combined with medication to reduce the amount of medication needed to control pain.Steps of STOP Pain can also be used to cope with fears, panic and painful emotions.