Lori, I'm so glad to hear that you've recovered from your ordeal. It's bad enough to be ill, but to have that scariness to deal with on top is just about all anyone could handle. Congratz on being a survivor. Then again, I would imagine that most of us are survivors in one way or another.
I think that all the support from this group inspired me to get moving. Outside yesterday, after my nap of course, I tackled the back yard which was waiting for its first mow of the season. ( I was a happy participant in No Mow May.) First I pulled up the fence stakes along one side, then began mowing with my 3 in 1 Black and Decker. Basically a weed eater on a deck that can be taken out and used alone as a trimmer.
Most of the grass was knee high, and it was sort of like baking with an Easy Bake oven. The only reason I stopped is because it got dark out. I do not understand how I can keep going until I'm exhausted, but not feel it until the second I stop. Then there are tremors, excruciating back pain, and asthma has something to say as well. I try not to use NSAISDS, but at 3 in the morning I gave in. My massage pad and heat helped, but the pain was always there. This morning I don't feel too bad. I am secretly happy that we are expecting storms this afternoon so I don't have to go out again 🙂 Not happy about the upcoming heat wave though.
I'm interested in hearing how others accommodate activities. For example, I use a chair to complete chores, and take frequent short breaks. Finishing work takes at least twice as long as it used to, but it gets done.
One other thing I use to cope is ignoring it. I have found that dishes, yard work, laundry, etc. will keep. Sometimes, the most annoying thing gets done, like washing one window. Accepting limitations is the biggest challenge I face.