Do you still have dreams and goals in your life that are on hold because of your chronic pain ?
I always have dreams...goals and aspirations. That's the reason I get up again everyday and fight through depression when it rests it's ugly head. Otherwise I would have given up in defeat years ago.
They said I probably wouldn't walk again. Here I am walking. It's not always pretty but it's mobility.
Dream...strive...aspire. The brain is a wonderful tool. Think outside the box and start rewiring.
Do I live in pain...you bet but I am working on that too.
Not anymore. 25 years is a long time, I used to when I was still able to work part time. Now I live in the moment Thankful for any remission (recess/break) I happen to be fortunate to get
Treatment and-therapy possible, I surrendered and accepted that it was now part of my life and would be forever, I am now at the 26 year mark, and I think that was the right decision for me. It may not be for anyone else.
Seems my life is going in that direction also, but day by day. Hard to plan anything now . Never know how I am feeling the next day. Sad !!!
I take each day at a time in increments of an hour at a time and never make plans.