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Are You A Spoonie???

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Toccoa, GA

you know that phrase? “Out of spoons”
Or maybe you’ve heard people call themselves “spoonies”?

(It’s not the same as being “spoony,” an adjective which means “silly.”)

*Spoonie* is a noun, and folks with chronic illness use it.
Spoon Theory was created by a woman named Christine Miserandino, who used spoons to represent units of energy—the energy we expend throughout the day doing the simplest of things.

Getting out of bed.

Taking a shower.

Eating breakfast.

Getting dressed.

when every… read more

September 6, 2023
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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I totally understand this. Good way of looking at this chronic pain. I always feel guilty for just sitting in my "comfortable" chair and lying in my bed. That's most days. Bed to chair and chair to bed. With a few chores here or there. I try not to complain or be a burden to anyone but, it's very difficult 😕 Trying to stay positive and not feel "lazy". Hoping you are doing well 😊

September 12, 2023
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

My new mantra is This is ur life deal with it. Came to me when Fannie my fur baby demanded a walk and my pain level was 8!
It kept me going or walking for longer than most long walks. Usually short....
I've finally decided after 22 yrs of underdeveloped severe spinal pain that it is OK to stay comfortable in supported chair or bed. I get you and I stopped feeling bad about managing my pain. Took very long time since u lose the life u once had!
Karen from Texas xxxx

September 15, 2023
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Tho' I appreciate the concept, since 3 of those 4 aren't an option without help of some kind. Actually, one is currently impossible. The other 3 still require help to do at all!

How specific do you want me to be? I'm classically know for TMI... so before I lay all that out, you'll let me know, won't you?
✌🏻&❤️ with a😂&🤗s,
🤠🤓Lou⚾ 👣✝️❤️

September 6, 2023

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