I was just thinking about chronic pain and pacing lately. Made me think that my ID and Ego are having a bit of a conflict going on. Now, Sigmund Freud was a nutter and I don't really agree with much of anything he said or wrote, but it is interesting to think of this particular … Continue reading Chronic Pain: Ego and the ID
Time management and pacing for fibromyalgia
It was a coincidence when I decided to find a way to use a time management app to organize my day to help me pace that a blogger friend of mine wrote on a similar topic. So I will share her post for you guys to check out as well. Using time blocking techniques for … Continue reading Time management and pacing for fibromyalgia
Chronic pain and willpower
The ability to control one's own actions, emotions, or urgesMerriam-Webster I best the thought of will power and chronic illness is a topic you are pre-irked about. Bet you think I am going to say something stupid like we need will power to cure ourselves. No. I'm not a moron. Willpower is NOT how we … Continue reading Chronic pain and willpower
Chronic pain: Do but also Don’t do
Chronic pain is just one of those things that is a bit tricky to manage. I know this. You know this. Our doctors know this. And that is why advice seems so... contrary. Exercise.... but stay within your Limits Pace... But make sure you Do things Rest and recover- but Not Too much What the … Continue reading Chronic pain: Do but also Don’t do
Chronic illness: Your comfort zone and the sameness of it all
I always worry about our comfort zone. How comfortable it gets. I'm not sure I like the idea of being comfortable at all. I want to strive. There are some things I think about when it comes to chronic illness: We have to pace We have to stay within our limits or we will regret … Continue reading Chronic illness: Your comfort zone and the sameness of it all
Chronic pain: Limits, pacing, and recovery
I exceeded my limits a couple of days ago. I helped my dad move with my spouse. My dad is also disabled. I am disabled. Not much we could do really although, damn it all, we tried. So a lot of the work was done by my spouse. Which made me feel bad so I … Continue reading Chronic pain: Limits, pacing, and recovery
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