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I'm getting more done since I deleted my Facebook and G+ accounts (and am not accepting non-work friends on my work Facebook account). Go figure.

Still not getting *much* done, though, because it hurts to do almost anything. Fortunately, I'm *able* to do whatever I want, mostly -- walk, work, type, cook -- but it's unpleasant and tiring and painful, so I've been trying to arrange my days with lots of lounging in them.

I think it's a huge boon to me that I've had people with disabilities in my life for so long, because almost all the time, I think I'm doing the right thing by resting and not working, because it makes no sense to exacerbate my illness by overdoing things, and I'm going to work and stuff, so I'm not actually slacking. Much.

Once in a while, I feel guilty or ashamed for not doing more, but mostly, I am kind to myself about it, and proud of myself for doing what's best for me, and for acting like the people around me can take care of themselves.

Which is not to say I'm not sick and fucking tired of being in pain and having limitations on what I can do without being in pain, because I am, but I'm not *mad* at myself, so that's a goodness.

Date: 2011-08-16 11:41 pm (UTC)
redbird: closeup of me drinking tea, in a friend's kitchen (Default)
From: [personal profile] redbird
Keep taking care of yourself. It's important.

Date: 2011-08-17 12:23 am (UTC)
redbird: closeup of me drinking tea, in a friend's kitchen (Default)
From: [personal profile] redbird
I will take that as evidence that I'm doing better than I sometimes fear, rather than that I am just putting up a good front. (Supportive partners help, as you know.)

Date: 2011-08-17 05:57 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] wild_irises
Gentle hugs. Holler if you need/want/could use help/company/support/venting space.

Date: 2011-08-18 01:19 am (UTC)
trinker: I own an almanac. (Default)
From: [personal profile] trinker
I'll miss your voice over at FB...but I'm glad you're being good to yourself.

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