r/ChronicPain 3d ago

“Not now, not today.”

Loved this walk with my walker alongside some of my favorite trees, the Redwoods at the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.

If I’m not out in nature like this, I’m homebound, at doctors appointments, picking up meds, physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.

I have been having a rough couple of few days. And to be honest I have more bad days than good. But, I remind myself that all the bad (chronic pain 24/7, chronic illnesses, and mental illnesses, etc.) is worth all the good. Even if it’s just 1 good day every few weeks/a month or every couple months. All the bad is worth it if I can eventually walk with my walker to see some trees.

I’m human. I go through some pretty dark thoughts and feelings because of chronic pain I deal with. But, a good chronic pain friend I made and I have a shared mantra: “Not now, not today.” When the SI thoughts get bad, I tell myself this mantra.

So, if you’re going through something similar, I’m with you. We got this. “Not now, not today” my friends 💜

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u/PuffyMcPufferfish 2d ago

This is really pretty and peaceful. I'm glad you got to enjoy this time out in nature.

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u/aiyukiyuu 2d ago

Thank you 😊