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I went through a month-long course of management strategies for FM symptoms and pacing was a huge part it. I don't know where I'd be now if I didn't go through that course because it taught me a lot about listening to my body and resting when I need to, but I've probably forgotten most of it now. And part of my 'I want what I want when I want it' attitude is still here and I get either defiant, stubborn or stupid and just push through when I shouldn't.
We were taught to use a timer, but I never have and I REALLY should because if I get doing an activity I still don't listen to cues to stop like I should. I spread out activities like cleaning now and if one room takes all day or a couple days, as frustrated as I get about that it's just the way it has to be. And I rest a lot more. But I think I've live in denial a lot of the time too because I have yet to use scooters in stores, a cane or a handicap sticker when I definitely need them. It would be the smarter thing to do.
GoddessinRepose, I was at the doc for bloodwork this week too. Went to the wrong building at first, which made the trip longer, found the building and there was no parking close by (this is where I was wishing for the placard in my window), had to search for the office and then get 9 tubes of blood taken when I have so little to spare. ....I was DONE in that day and I'm still feeling the effects from it.
I've learned so many things from being on this forum the last few months, I think you will really enjoy it here :Retro smile: About the quotes, you almost have it. See at the front of the quote there is the word quote in brackets, there should also be one at the end with a forward slash
We were taught to use a timer, but I never have and I REALLY should because if I get doing an activity I still don't listen to cues to stop like I should. I spread out activities like cleaning now and if one room takes all day or a couple days, as frustrated as I get about that it's just the way it has to be. And I rest a lot more. But I think I've live in denial a lot of the time too because I have yet to use scooters in stores, a cane or a handicap sticker when I definitely need them. It would be the smarter thing to do.
GoddessinRepose, I was at the doc for bloodwork this week too. Went to the wrong building at first, which made the trip longer, found the building and there was no parking close by (this is where I was wishing for the placard in my window), had to search for the office and then get 9 tubes of blood taken when I have so little to spare. ....I was DONE in that day and I'm still feeling the effects from it.
I've learned so many things from being on this forum the last few months, I think you will really enjoy it here :Retro smile: About the quotes, you almost have it. See at the front of the quote there is the word quote in brackets, there should also be one at the end with a forward slash
So far I love this forum!!! So informative! Was the class you took Bruce Campbell's? I have never had to use a cane, wheelchair or anything before but hardly being able to function has made me very willing. Though at the Dr. when I had to use the wheelchair the first time I did cry. Now I am in the mode of I am going to do what I need to do to take care of myself and conserve as much of my precious energy as I can so I can use it where I really need it.
I have done some form of push/crash for 18 years and it's gotten me where I am today--hardly able to function now. I am so ready to do it a new way and use the pacing because it really seems to work. It is a challenge; that's why the support in sharing is so helpful. When I went out today to do my session it was such a beautiful day--there were so many things I wished I could do. But I am grateful that I got out in the beautiful weather if briefly and after my session my body was very clear that I needed to go home and lie down immediately!
I hate feeling depleted all the time. I think another gift of doing the pacing will be that I will be doing less but feeling better more--while doing things and afterward. I'm already experiencing some of that.