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Posted 1/21/2014 2:53 PM (GMT 0)
Are all fibromites stubborn by nature? I guess I'm a slow learner because I sure haven't been able to figure out the art of pacing. My intentions and reality miss coming into contact more than it should. I don't know why I allow myself to think, I can always do a little more. The little more gets me into trouble. Keeping busy does distract my pain, but it is it worth it to overdo and end up paying for it later? I set schedules as what I want to accomplish for the day...sticking to the schedule is another story.

If I'm having fun, it is even harder to pace myself...it is as if I throw all caution to the wind. Times like those, I often say it is worth the pain...cleaning floors, not so much.

Is there a fibromite out there that has mastered pacing? Is there a secret I'm missing?

Hugs,Robin
Posted 1/21/2014 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
Even though you don't want to slow down, you need to. Set an alarm for brakes.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 1/21/2014 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
When having fun, I never stop. The laughter and enjoyment help me. But when doing tasks I work for about 20 minutes and then sit down for about 5 minutes and then go back. By resting a little, I usually can get the whole job done in one day. If I don't, there is always tomorrow. I just don't worry about it. I'm doing the best that I can.

Sherrine
Posted 1/21/2014 9:40 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Karen and Sherrine :)

Yesterday, I overdid. I did stop to take some breaks. I would of been fine if I just did what I set out to do.
My problem is I will finish up something and think i have enough energy to finish another project. There are days, I don't have enough sense to stop. I push through. I know I should be taking it easier now and need to become more disciplined. Today, I behaved. Maybe common sense will catch up with me.

Hugs, Robin
Posted 1/22/2014 3:34 PM (GMT 0)
I do it too. :(
Posted 1/22/2014 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
I've been working on pacing since this summer, and I am nowhere near mastering it. I put together a schedule in 15 minute increments for the day, with rest periods. The first things that go on it are the necessities for personal grooming, work, keeping a reasonably clean house, feeding the family organic whole foods, extremely mild exercise, bible study and breaks. What discourages me is that when I have that all on my schedule there is no time left for my multitude of hobbies. Often I can't even do the minimum things on my schedule. Then there are the times when my pain is severe - scheduling goes out the window and I only achieve the bare minimum of anything, which causes me to fall behind in basic cleaning and figuring out what's for dinner. I am slowly coming out of such a time that's lasted more than a month, and I keep thinking - I just lost progress for more than 1/12th of the whole year!!!! Aggravating.
Posted 1/22/2014 8:34 PM (GMT 0)
Our pain levels may differ from day to day and getting things accomplished can be difficult. Since my diagnoses, my levels of expectations have changed some. My priorities have too.

I know it is important to get my walking in along with meditation during the day. If I don't, I'm going to feel worse. Making time to get together with my friends is important too...I need that social outlet. It helps keep my spirits up. Being older, there are no children at home, it is just me and hubby. He is laid back and does help out. I put pressure on myself at times to get things done, when things can wait. I've always been a Type A person and have been working on changing that :) I'm trying to make GOOD ENOUGH, a new motto. I do understand... Aggravating and frustrating some times :)

Hugs, Robin
Posted 1/23/2014 5:17 AM (GMT 0)
I wish I knew that secret, Robin. In some ways, I'm great at pacing, but as others have said, when I really get caught up in something, it's another story.

I'm not good at putting limits on how much time I spend with others, so that I can have enough alone time - which I absolutely need. (Even if I enjoy someone's company, I end up zapped of energy - I guess that makes me an introvert, but it's strange, because my greatest interest is people!) I do better one on one, and in fairly small doses.

My other downfall is lifting things I shouldn't. That never fails to increase my pain, for several days - or more.

Stubborn?  Oh yes...when I was young I wouldn't have thought so, but by now I realize - I surely am!

Debbie

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