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SMART Goals and Chronic Pain: What are your goals?

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Mar 23 12:44pm | Replies (100)
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@misspeach

You hit a chord in talking about frustration! I lose so much energy due to a feeling of hopelessness. I have always been a mover and shaker, and now, the pain causes me to think that I have to stay still, so that I can handle it. In reality, its the opposite- getting up and doing self- care rituals actually helps much more, and cuts my depression levels down. This morning I woke- up very angry, when I felt the same- same pain still eating at me. I felt it holding me back, that frustration, and my anger busted through the woeful hopelessness of that frozen sense of defeat. After 4 days of "couch sitting" the pain, I'm ready to get moving.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Nov 21, 2021

Aah, Miss Peach, I hear you! I woke up every hour last night with hands and shoulders yelling at me, so the temptation was to curl up in a ball this morning... Instead I got up and soaked the hands in warm water, did the shoulder exercises, and will try to push through. I will find something interesting to occupy me so I can ignore it for a while.
Sue

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athenalee | @athenalee | Nov 21, 2021

Life can certainly be a struggle, but as you say, just sitting may feel good for a while, but ultimately getting up and moving generally has more positive benefits. Even though it can be painful, I enjoy walking every day as it helps me stay positive and reach a daily goal.

Keep being strong and overcoming that feeling of hopelessness!

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Mar 7, 2022

Hey there @misspeach, I'm checking in on you. How have you been doing? Are you still practicing self-care rituals that help to keep you motivated?

People don't often think that self-care can be a SMART goal. On the contrary. Taking one small step each day to remind yourself, "YOU matter", no matter how poor you feel, is an important place to begin goal setting.

I look forward to an update from you soon! 😊

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