Hi Everyone

Today I’m going to talk about something that really helped me cope with pain.

It hit me really hard when my lifestyle changed. One thing I really loved was hiking and for 6 months I couldn’t even walk. I’m one of those people who goes stir crazy if they don’t get a change in scenery. I felt trapped at home.

Managing my expectations to fulfil a need was essential to find happiness.

I played a video game that had a lot of hiking in it so I could enjoy the scenery and walk around. I enjoy sitting outside in the garden. Taking steps to manage pain and fatigue like, sitting down to rest regularly while walking, taking a painkiller beforehand, wearing supportive braces or using a TENS machine.

One of my favourite things used to be spicy food. I stopped being able to eat it with my health issues. I decided to embark on a quest to find a new favourite food and to learn to enjoy a healthy diet. I find myself enjoying foods that don’t cause digestive problems. I can still enjoy things like roast chicken and veggies and soup.

What makes us happy is very individual. But I hope if anyone has given up anything that they love due to health issues, a new way to find happiness can be found.

Wishing ya’ll all the best! 🙏❤️