I've been playing this pain game for years.

Control is a bit of a myth with chronic pain, but with training & experience, we build a pretty substantial management toolkit.

Sometimes we need to seek assistance, the challenge being knowing what, who and when. 🤞

#LivingWithPain #chronicillness

When we say that we can’t do something, it Really means that we can’t do something.

We struggle every day to keep ourselves going, so on off days we really do need to stop. Please do not make us feel guilty for doing so.

#ChronicIllness #LivingWithPain

I admit to daytime TV (after swimming today), but not alone ;)
#LivingWithCats #livingwithpain

I'm almost done, he thinks for the 1095th day in a row.

#ChronicPain #LivingWithPain #Tired #Exhausted #Perseverance #Mindfulness

I was recently asked by my Pain Dr when I last experienced a Truly joyful day and I was taken back by my lack of an immediate response. 🤔
I checked my calendar.. September 3rd, 2019. A truly wonderful day.

When was the last time you were truly happy?

#Mindfulness #Happyness #SelfReflection #ChronicIllnessDisability #LivingWithPain #Perseverance

When I say I can’t do something, it really means I can’t do something.
I work hard every day to keep myself going, so on off days I really do need to stop, so don’t make me feel guilty for doing so.

#ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #NEISvoid #Mindfulness #LivingWithPain