I have been talking to some women who also suffer from fibromyalgia and they have agreed that we sometimes have to set ourselves up to hurt.
If there's somewhere we have to go to and we can't reschedule it, we all have sometimes gone knowing that tomorrow will be horrendous painwise.
The once in a blue moon chance to have beloved grandchildren stay over comes and we often willingly plan to have them, in spite of knowing the consequences for tomorrow. and the next day. and maybe even the next.
Life is unpredictable, and we ill women know that sometimes pushing ourselves to accomplish something vital to our mental happiness, is going to be worth the physical pain it will unleash.
We must live our life even if that means planning to accept the pain.
In fact, we would do well to prepare for it by planning to cook easy meals for the next couple of days and by postponing as much of our daily housework as we cab for the time being.
We should make sure we have heating pads, electric blankets, comforting drinks and heaps of paracetamol on hand as well. Maybe some comfort foods like chocolate on hand would be nice.
When we face the fact that we are most likely going to hurt tomorrow anyway, we might as well bite the bullet and plunge into life head first. We will have happy memories and/or a sense of satisfaction to cuddle up with the next day or two!
We may be setting ourselves up to hurt, but in the end, we win!
Hi Glenys. I saw your link on the Grace and Truth link up. I don't have fibromyalgia but a loved one does. Thank you for helping me understand better and for sharing this perspective!
ReplyDeleteHi Marielle. I am glad you got a better understanding of fibromyalgia. Though not life threatening, it is nevertheless very very debilitating. We Fibromites have to push ourselves just to shower and live low-key. That's why I call us Sacrificial Home Keepers- we push ourselves way beyond our comfort zone for the ones we love. All our acts are sacrificial, just like Christ. Thanks for sharing a cuppa with me today.
DeleteGlenys, this is living courageously. Not living tentatively, but sure footed, eyeing the future. Preparing to get through any resulting set-back sets you on the path to another fun day. Good advice and good for you!
ReplyDeleteSuzette, sometimes the pain is worth the emotional pleasure of living life like we used to. Thanks for taking tea with me today!
DeleteDear Glenys,
ReplyDeleteYou put it so very aptly. Although I have no grandchildren, I do know what you mean..
Thankyou for putting it so well.
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Thanks for sharing a cuppa with me today! Blessings!
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