Thank you for this, having the worst pain flare I've had in a long time and all these have shown up at some point or other. Needed this reminder to take a breath and be kinder to myself. It's not all my fault. I'm doing my very best.
Phew this resonates — I just had the epiphany recently that I experience “chronic pain.” I’ve been navigating pain issues since middle school, but it never dawned on me to label it like that. It’s definitely felt like a messy reckoning! Appreciate your guidance 🫶🏻
It’s uncanny how precisely you managed to capture my self-talk! When I’m sick, I blame myself. When I’m fine, I berate myself for taking it easy. When I fail, I berate myself some more. I’m basically a self-berating machine. Somebody turn it off, please!!!
Thank you for this, having the worst pain flare I've had in a long time and all these have shown up at some point or other. Needed this reminder to take a breath and be kinder to myself. It's not all my fault. I'm doing my very best.
You are doing your very best. Exactly <3
I can't believe I am reading this. Thank you for being able to write so simple and honest. This is exactly me. Huge deal to see it in writing.💚
I’m glad the post reached you! Big deal for you to be aware of the pattern
Phew this resonates — I just had the epiphany recently that I experience “chronic pain.” I’ve been navigating pain issues since middle school, but it never dawned on me to label it like that. It’s definitely felt like a messy reckoning! Appreciate your guidance 🫶🏻
Messy reckonings are tough, hang in there 💗
Thank you, needed this with a med change and infection
Glad it reached you. Best of luck with managing both 💗
This is so well done! Our inner monologue is so powerful!!
It really is!
It’s uncanny how precisely you managed to capture my self-talk! When I’m sick, I blame myself. When I’m fine, I berate myself for taking it easy. When I fail, I berate myself some more. I’m basically a self-berating machine. Somebody turn it off, please!!!