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Neuropathy | Last Active: Sep 7, 2023 | Replies (32)
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Ray, to me this is heart-wrenchingly part of the nature of coping with PN. Just as @stallen said, the anxiety involved is exhausting. One of the most difficult things (for me) is to decide whether I can commit to something, having had enough experience with PN through the years that I know I can't always be reliable to fulfill a commitment made ahead of time. The one scenario I can count on is, if I overdo, then the next day is one where all I can do is try to recover! Stay safe, friend.
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Hello @ bjk3, I couldn't help but notice you're going through a lot of what most people go through who live in chronic pain... the push crash cycle of overdoing and then having a big hit to recover from. Here's a conversation you might be interested in:
Moderation and modification how can it help your chronic pain?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/moderation-and-modification-how-can-you-benefit/
Also there is this conversation about S.M.A.R.T goals:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/smart-goals-and-chronic-pain-how-smart-are-you/
Just some thoughts to try to help you navigate a little better. I had a very challenging time coming to acceptance of my condition. Through cognitive behavioral therapy I was able to reframe chronic pain and my thoughts about it. How have you been working through the toll chronic pain takes on you not only physically but emotionally and behaviorally?