LIVING WITH CHRONIC PAIN WITH ANNA AND MAX

Simple things are so difficult

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Dear Max,

Sadly, these are just simple tasks that most people do and rarely think about, such as standing in front of the mirror every morning and brushing your teeth, i bet folks just dont think much about that as it is a routine chore.

However, I have to (schedule) around my pain to do that simple thing… sometimes the pain is so bad that i just cant do it for that day.. I feel horribly unclean and it has been affecting my teeth.

Also, when folks do routine chores around the house.. such as taking out the trash, or straightening up, making the beds, doing the dishes… its something folks just do..

Some days im not able to get out of bed.. so these simple things dont get done.

And especially if you have a pet.. they become harder to take care of even of it was easy before. And you tend to feel so guilty about it.

Also, having meals, this is just sometjing we must do every day. Theres not much to it. However for me (sometimes) i do not grt to eat all (because most foods affect my pain level (to the point of tears)

Unfortunatly my pain level today is a day i want to cry… but im usually not able to do that either.

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10 responses to “Simple things are so difficult”

  1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
    P. J. Gudka

    I’ve been there, when I was struggling most with my depression even leaving the bed was a struggle. I’m so sorry you’re experiencing this too. Chronic pain can be incredibly difficult to live with.

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    1. septumpiercedoldlady Avatar
      septumpiercedoldlady

      Thank you I really appreciate your comment. I hope you are doing better now

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      1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
        P. J. Gudka

        You’re most welcome and yes thankfully I am.

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  2. Yemisi Avatar
    Yemisi

    Thank you for sharing something so deeply personal. At Unstoppable You, we recognise that sometimes the most courageous thing you can do is simply keep breathing through the pain. When everyday tasks feel like mountains, your willingness to still try, care, and speak is not weakness; it is quiet strength. You are not falling behind. You are fighting battles most never see. And in that, you are truly unstoppable, because you refuse to give up, even on the hardest days. Please be gentle with yourself. 💛🫂

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    1. septumpiercedoldlady (Anna patterson) Avatar
      septumpiercedoldlady (Anna patterson)

      Thank you so much for the comment I really appreciate it. It was quite inspiring!

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  3. Woodsy Avatar
    Woodsy

    Being in a vulnerable place can be terrifying. There is so much out there about finding your inner warrior, avout being a champion, an overcomer. When we find ourselves in a situation which throws us into a vulnerable place…

    we have no choice but to experience and even struggle with all manner of tiny, intimate things that would otherwise pass unnoticed, knowing that they have the power to hurt us in ways that can be so hard to explain to others.

    And here you are, sharing that struggle, chasing it like a playful cat into all manner of secret corners the world would all-too-often prefer us to ignore. I have lost myself so many times along the path. The way you write here gives hope.

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    1. Anna Avatar
      Anna

      Hi Woody that was an inspirational reply. You write so well.

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      1. Woodsy Avatar
        Woodsy

        Thank you. That’s very kind.

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  4. Thoughts & Expression Avatar
    Thoughts & Expression

    Is your pain caused by Fibromyalgia? I know that can cause widespread pain. I am not sure if there is a cure but definitely treatment. I hope you feel better soon. Maybe home care physical therapy can help or may be Aqua Therapy with exercises in the water.

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    1. Anna Avatar
      Anna

      Hi 👋 thanks for your comment 😊 no i don’t have fibeomyalgia. But thanks for asking. My pain is in my face. I really like your blog 😊

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