@mayoscout Refusing to accept my limitations (I refuse to say disability) led me off the cliff into chronic pain and I was headed toward becoming a cough potato instead an "energizer bunny." My very insistent primary provider pushed my toward a pain rehabilitation clinic, where I learned numerous (non-drug) therapies for dealing with my situation. My care team included a pain doc, a wizard of a physical therapist and a counselor. I learned coping strategies, set up a strengthening and exercise routine, learned to pace myself, and to say "No" when necessary - the very hardest thing for me.
I too had to quit doing the heavy work in my gardens, climbing ladders, and running among other things, and have learned some other more sedentary pursuits that entertain me and distract me on bad days.
I still mostly keep my aches and pains to myself, and stay home if I am not physically up to being out and about. But, on days that are low psychologically/emotionally I have learned it is better to be among others than sit at home having a pity party. I guess it helps that I live half my year amongst many seniors and younger who have a variety of afflictions, but strive to keep on going. It helps me to realize that few of us get through life without challenges - and many other people have it much harder than I do.

What do you do to distract yourself on bad days?

Sue