Agree, the struggle is real. I think what we’ve all added so far is adequate permission to not be so hard on ourselves for not being able to complete the daily tasks we did before our chronic disease surfaced. It certainly has been a process for me.
Learning to pace is a tough but very important process. Fatigue is relentless with RA so giving thanks for little accomplishments along the way is vital for our mental health. It’s perhaps the number one aspect others without chronic conditions cannot understand.
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Thank you for putting that so succinctly. I struggle with pacing. I feel like I’ve got to do as much as I can if I feel well because I might feel terrible tomorrow. Of course, that sets me up for exactly the thing I’m hoping to avoid.
The Vets just picked up all of my discarded mugs and like you I still need to purge. I wish I had the energy to keep going once I start but I’ve learned to pace myself. I’m thankful I still can do a few chores 🙏🏻