paying the price for over doing it

I feel for you Derek, I have to rest up if I know I have to do something the next day (like a meeting I had to go to today for example) and I am now shattered and in so much pain. 

I am signed off work again because of this monster. I used to hate getting up early to get to work, but now it's impossible to do I miss it.

Hope you feel better soon x

 

learning to pace ourselves is the hardest thing to do, but do we must or pay the price for it, none of us want to be in more pain and in bed for days.I have started to try plan my days washing monday and wed dusting tuesda hoovering thursday etc. it hasnt worked today but its a working progress gentle hugs to every one take care 

Hi Derek

YES I know what you mean .I had a lovely day Saturday with two friends.

Since then I have had 3 days in pain in bed off work.

I have tried to pace myself but I find it very difficult.

Take care everyone. X

Hi Derek

Learning the technique to pace yourself is a challenge, especially when you are not used to it.  With fibro we have good days and bad days. When it's a good day that's when I suppose we have that extra boost of energy thinking that more can be done without realising the after affects. We all do, but don't beat yourself over it.

I know it's easier said than done the best way I have found is to just achieve one thing at a time and to be proud of the acievements one has madde. Take a day of rest, then the next day achieve another challenge.

Remember to try and stay calm and positive and most of all enjoy the moment you are in.

Take care and gentle hugs.  x

Bee70...    you are very right in what you have said about pacing one's self.  I have found on good days and bad, that pacing does help...  Stepping away sometimes from a chore and sitting down with maybe a cuppa, maybe a legs up rest, or even just a change of chore for 5 or 10 minutes, then later go back and finish the other if you can..   sometimes works for me.  I feel silly at times with breaking chores but it can help with the mind over body aspect, as we can begin to stress over what chore we are trying to complete knowing we can feel the 'pressure building' in the bodies soft tissues, bones, tendons etc.

I can count on two hands and one foot how many times I have had a reprieve from fully blown full body Fibro..  and I'm lucky if it lasts 1 day.  Oh the pure bliss, the joy of the reprieve.   Don't get me wrong I still have spinal and head issues from my MVA (car accident)...   But the reprieve from the chronic pain is just 'Heaven'...  It's in the moments, minutes and seconds that I am reminded I am actually alive, even feeling well.  The joy!  It's then I feel I'm given a mental boost to say, you can do it, you can get through the next months again to then be able to feel the magic of being 'fibro pain free'...

I live in New Zealand. It is our Winter now.  South Island getting a bit of a blanketing of snow in regions that rarely see snow.  Just for now I am in the North Island for 3 months, house and dog sitting for my cousin and her partner whilst they are travelling.  It is a warmer climate here which I am most grateful of.  I have lived in a few locations over the years in good ol'e NZ...   Here we do have the luxury of a variety of seaside beaches, mountains, Glaciers all within 2 to 4hrs drive...  One can drive the whole width East to West of the South in 4hrs and under...Winter it can be difficult like now Chains are required on tires.  

I have never been to England.  NZ being a newer colony, other than our original inhabitants most of us here are descended from English, Scot, Irish, and other European ethnic groups.  My self, a good mix of Scot, Irish, English, Czech/Moravian/Polish, All awesome Pioneering stock!  lol...  

I often wonder how many folk back then suffered as we do with our beastie freind Fibro..   No-doubt a good number.  Of course back then no knowledge of the condition at all. 

Morning derek how are you today, hope your not in too much pain. I hope you and your family have a good weekend you are able to go out even if its only for a short time. It will do you good to get out and have a change of scenary from 4 walls. take care