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When it seems Migraine has dragged us down into the pits of despair, changing our lives until we barely recognize ourselves, what do you do to hold on and keep fighting for your dream of better health?
How do you hold on when it feels like at any given moment, life is turned upside down and made unbearable? For instance, every time that I begin to make progress in an exercise program a new pain issue arises. At first, it was a sprain in my right foot in which I had to wear a boot for three weeks. Then, after a day at the gun range in May, my sciatic nerve starting acting up and causing severe pain down my right leg and up into my lower back. It is still a nuisance and impeding on my movement, after doing many back and leg exercises and a trip to my primary for a Toradol shot for the pain. The last thing I need is another chronic pain issue in my life and believe me, I so feel like throwing in the towel. It seems as if I am cursed with having to live with pain all the time.
Giving up isn't an option though because that would mean that I am letting adversity and inconvenience win. Wanting a better life for myself and the ability to enjoy life keeps me going. It's very annoying right now as I type this to have constant pain in my right hip and buttocks. With every twinge of pain I roll my eyes and wish it would just go away and never come back. I want to move freely without pain interceding. It's bad enough that with the arthritis in my big toes walking can sometimes be a challenge. I don't need a leg to be inoperable, numb and coursing with pain on top of that. How does one keep their perspective and continue to think positively when your body feels broken?
I refuse to see for myself a life of complacency when it comes to pain. There are things I can and must do in order to achieve some quality of life. Therefore, I must hold on to the possibility of something better. Even though I suffer from time to time, it's not going to divert me. I make attainable goals that, even if I get derailed, are easy to reach. I understand that it will take longer for me to get things done with the body that I have. It isn't what I would prefer but it is what it is. I was dealt a hand that no one would place any bet with. I could either fold or stay in the game and work what I have to the best of my ability. So I make a concerted effort to keep the bigger picture in mind. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel because I know I am doing everything in my power to do what's best for myself.
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