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I am so sorry you feel this way. It is different for each of us and I think you’ll have difficulty finding someone else’s “life style” that fits you. What I meant was creating your “life style” that suits your physical and emotional needs due to your illness. As an example I do all our meal planning and prep and any upper body work like countertop preparation causes me grief. Do I divide it up during my day so not everything is prepared at one time. This way I get to lay down and rest my back between sessions. I know I need to walk 2 miles daily and I make that a priority for my day. It’s all about me now after a career in nursing taking care of others. This my idea of My Life Style for my pain control.
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Thank you for your response. I've been dealing with neuropathy for 20+ years, and of course I've had to make adjustments. Mine isn't too bad during the day as long as I'm vertical. I can only sleep for an hour or two at a time, so I try to nap in the recliner during the day. I don't waste my time wishing things were different. I'm a pragmatist and accept things as they are. At age 85, I'm still able to drive, which is a good thing because hubby is in a nursing home that's a two and a half hour drive from here.
Thanks again for your clarification.
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@jenatsky thanks for the very helpful post. It was recommended to me to use the “spoon” theory to keep my pain under control which is proving challenging for me. How did you come to the 2 mile goal? Does it deplete all your reserves for the day or is that the maximum you can do and still function at a tolerable pain level? I am trying to adjust my attitude to one of acceptance of my limitations with chronic pain which is causing me to go through a grieving process but intellectually I know this is what I have to do. Thanks for your honest post and sharing any additional experiences you have!