So my brain rested also .. more than I could have ever imagined .. breaking down all that jumble that I likened to a ball of rubber bands .. layer upon layer .. band by band , peeling back down and prioritizing my "needs" ..
Now that I am accomplishing this goal , the weight on my chest seems lighter , my goals seems more attainable ... so is there such a thing as "good pain" ?
For me, I think so .. as I said as I accomplish this goal , the pain will be back to normal levels and by then my mindset will have become better equipped to cope with all the issues that had become burdensome .. that had numbed my soul from any form of happiness ..
A garden of love , out of love .. for myself , my dogs and all who pass by to enjoy looking at ... God has given me so much to do , with good reason , as with each day, I grow also .. agserra
Thank you for your beautiful and uplifting post. I share with you the frustration of multiple chronic conditions, MS, chronic spine condition, lymphedema, etc. and the desire to live a productive/useful life in spite of all the physical and emotional challenges these place in my way. I think an important point you make is separating what others think you need from what you know you need. Others can make suggestions and mean well in doing so, but other than the medical advice and care you receive from medical professionals, you are the one who knows best what will make you feel good about yourself and the life you are leading.
Regarding good pain, the pain that I classify as good is that which I feel after I make a decision to do something I want while knowing I will hurt more afterwards. Sound familiar? So if I go to a wedding and really want to dance, I will take my crutches and do my latest unique dance craze, or sometimes I do more in a day than perhaps I should, I know that these, or other activities I may undertake, will temporarily cause me more pain when I am done. If I had fun, or did something with other people that I like, then I say that is good pain and I deal with it. I know it won't last forever, that my pain level will go back to what is "normal" for me, but I will also have had a good time and added to my collection of happy memories. Hooray for Good Pain!