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Posted 6/10/2012 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
Well...guess who didn't think ahead? Mowed lawn yesterday (rider...but 1.5 acres). Had bonfire last night...and by bedtime...whooeee cry needed pain pill. Hands are swollen even more today, hands really hurt more than any other part of my body, arms and elbows hurt too...I'm achy, itchy (from the sun) and extremely tired. Doesn't help heat and humidity is up today either. Umm...how long does it take to learn to pace yourself? shocked Although my spirits are high and I'm happy the lawn is done (and looks very pretty, if I must say so myself)...I won't be doing much today...besides reading a good book...
Posted 6/10/2012 7:26 PM (GMT 0)
Forever, I'm sorry to say, Linnikay! Oh, I shouldn't say that, you do get better at it. But that nagging little voice that says, "I know you're having fun, but you need to stop now!" can always be put off.

I guess I am better, in that at least now I usually KNOW when I'm going to pay for something.

Enjoy your book.

Debbie
Posted 6/10/2012 8:01 PM (GMT 0)
I took Bruce Campbell's program ( it's a group program done by internet) on 'learning to pace' a
year ago and I'm still learning how to set limits for myself. The program was one of the best
things I did for myself. I finally became aware of the need to rest before, during and after an
activity, doing so makes my life so much easier.

Sharon
Posted 6/10/2012 8:10 PM (GMT 0)
It does feel great to get a lot accomplished, but oh how we can pay for it if we don't pace ourseves. Because of another condition, I'm getting somewhat better at pacing only due to shortness of breath...it is a little too hard to push through something if you can't breathe...so that has been saving me lately...I guess you can find something good in everything.

Hope you have a wonderful day reading...rest, relax and read :)

Hugs, Robin
Posted 6/10/2012 11:31 PM (GMT 0)
Has anyone else noticed that it is hard to pace yourself when other people are working too? My three kids are all still home and I've noticed that whenever I stop working to rest...my kids all disappear into their rooms and I have to go roust them again. My husband also keeps making little comments "I've been working since 6 this morning" or "Oh, is everything done?" whenever I stop working to take a break. He also keeps "reminding" me that I shouldn't stop moving for long and that exercise is "the best thing for fibromyalgia."

It feels like everyone is against me taking any breaks.

Joy
Posted 6/11/2012 12:26 AM (GMT 0)
This is one of my biggest downfalls. I am used to being super busy all the time. I work at a bookstore and there is constant restocking and carrying things and helping people. Lots of trips up and down stairs. I am so used to being able to just fly around and do stuff.
I haven't fully been able to put the brakes on myself yet and I pay for it every freaking night.

At home, ugh. Let's not even get started.
I'm married to a man who loathes yardwork with a passion! lol
My husband and my two kids (20 and 13) have been really huge helps to me but their idea of clean and my idea of clean are worlds apart. LOL!

Just another thing I have to reduce my expectations on.
Posted 6/11/2012 1:16 AM (GMT 0)
Namian...my youngest brother actually said to me, that my problem with fibro, was that I was overweight and gave in to the pain! I need to start exercising and doing more, rather than resting through the pain or flare. grrrrr

Coupie...I too have to reduce my expectations...no longer can you eat off my kitchen floor, no longer is the garage spotless(hubby doesn't understand the need for a clean garage...lol)

I'm currently the executive director of a non-profit that is closing...if I put in any thing more than 8 hours, you can bet it's going to be PB & J for supper...lol
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