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Coping with Chronic Pain: Getting to Know the New Me

TattsCatsNaps

273d

I had quite a hard thought just now - it made me feel sad but I’m being mindful of it. I’m seeing it, giving it space, but don’t want to dwell. I thought, at some point I’m going to forget what it was like to not be in pain. My symptoms flared up and diagnosis came when I was 27, so I’ve been managing for about a year now (nearly 29). Although this was a sad thought, I just think I need to get to know the new me. Get to know how to thrive despite it - as I’m blessed to have an amazing job and support network. Anyone else ever have these thoughts?

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    • Doglover25006

      273d

      I try my best to find small positives in my diagnoses and symptoms. I am taking better care of myself than when I was healthy because I need to. I’m more conscious of what my body needs and how I spend my time. I have more joy in my life now because I stopped saying yes to things out of obligation and use the energy and low pain times I have to do things I want to do things that bring me joy. I still struggle and have bad days physically and dark thoughts, but much less than when I first got sick. I hope you can find a small silver lining to give you strength when hard days happen. Always happy to talk if you want.

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    • Doglover25006

      273d

      I try my best to find small positives in my diagnoses and symptoms. I am taking better care of myself than when I was healthy because I need to. I’m more conscious of what my body needs and how I spend my time. I have more joy in my life now because I stopped saying yes to things out of obligation and use the energy and low pain times I have to do things I want to do things that bring me joy. I still struggle and have bad days physically and dark thoughts, but much less than when I first got sick. I hope you can find a small silver lining to give you strength when hard days happen. Always happy to talk if you want.

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      • TattsCatsNaps

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        @Doglover25006 I love this. Very very true. It does provide you better understanding of yourself and your limits - and can actually help with boundary setting! And thank you - I’ll remember that your DMs are open 💕 right back at you!

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    • bossboy

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      Don't let pain get the better of you. I have them thoughts as well, but i fight through it and am never going to let pain win

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      • TattsCatsNaps

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        @bossboy very true. We suffer with pain but it is not who we are. I have to keep reminding myself I didn’t ask for this, and it’s just how life’s cards have fallen - and all I can do is go with the flow 💕

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Yes, many people with chronic illnesses or pain have similar thoughts. It's important to acknowledge these feelings and focus on getting to know the new you, adapting to your current situation, and finding ways to thrive despite the challenges. Having a strong support network can be incredibly helpful in this process.

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