Pain and Mental Health

“Those of us with chronic pain have something unique to offer, not in spite of our pain, but because of it. It’s okay to grieve the losses of chronic illness. It’s okay to be broken; everyone is in some way. Just because we’re unfixable doesn’t mean we’re worthless.”
― Allison Alexander, Super Sick: Making Peace with Chronic Illness


In the past several weeks I have not been writing with any consistency. It has been hit and miss. It is not because I have nothing to write about, my desktop is full of shortcuts linking to writing ideas. Series that I have started, like the “Myths” about mental illness and also suicide.

For example, last night I wasn’t able to get an unbroken sleep. Each time I moved I would wake up because of pain. This pain also keeps me from sitting for any amount of time that would allow me to write.

Depression on it’s own can rob a person of sleep, it is the same with pain. Put the two together and you have a walking disaster.

When in treatment the advice for when you couldn’t sleep, was to get up and do something that was calming. That advice works well when only you are dealing with depression. It doesn’t work that way because just getting your feet on the floor can be an ordeal.

So dear reader if you are experiencing chronic pain that is affecting your mental health my sympathies are with you!

***sorry if this seems disjointed, my brain has gone blank***

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  1. Renee🌻

    My prayers are with you, as well! Chronic pain is plain hard! 🙏🏼

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    1. rts – Facing the Challenges of Mental Health

      Thank you Renee!

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  2. ashleyleia

    Pain is such a terrible thief.

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  3. Tangie

    How are you feeling now?

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    1. rts – Facing the Challenges of Mental Health

      I am doing so much better Tangie! The Therapist is surprised how strong I am gaining. I only need a cane at the moment to walk. It is great that I now can go for walks, do some shopping.
      Thank God for surgeons, doctors, nurses!
      God bless your ministry Tangie! Take care of your back!

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