I have had many days that I really, really, wanted to go somewhere, go out with my husband, go for lunch and shopping with my daughter, hang out with my son or see a friend.
The reason, as we all know, is pain. On painy days we may just have to say no. Pain that is severe and often debilitating takes up our day. Our job or activity that day is to take care of ourselves.
Many of us stay in the bed, let people bring us snacks and accept help that is offered. Of course if pain strikes while you're alone it's nice to nap and watch whatever we want on TV all while enjoying quiet.
But let's be honest. Many of us do chores, help family members with what they need, squeeze in a visit with a friend, and, if we're employed it's off to work we go. (Because we're stronger than the pain.)
Painy days are the hardest days. Your hot spots throb, new places hurt, in fact, sometimes even your whole entire body.
When it gets that bad you need to pamper yourself. Painy days are about slowing down. If you're really upset that you're not at work, get comfy on the bed and do a small amount of work on your laptop. Just a little.
Painy days are the worst kind of days (though we can still find something to be grateful for) but we should be listening to our bodies everyday and we never over do it.
As for changing plans with people just tell him/her it's a paint day and you can't go outside.
peace & love,
sunee
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