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10 Things People Don’t Realize You’re Doing Because You Have Chronic Pain
You cancel social plans despite actually wanting to attend.
By Ari Eastman
1. You cancel social plans despite actually wanting to attend.
Chronic pain is like having that one shitty, sloppy relative you barely tolerate ask if they can stay with you for a week…and instead move in permanently. And by that I mean, what little energy you have left for social interactions often gets zapped up by that incredibly rude house guest.
2. You struggle with spontaneity.
Again, it’s not that you don’t want to indulge in random adventures. It’s that you’re not sure how your body will react and that’s a terrifying thought. The last thing you ever want is to be a burden to those around you just wanting to have a fun time. So, you err on the side of caution and just, don’t.
3. You have an irregular sleeping pattern.
Insomnia has a tendency to go hand-in-hand with chronic pain syndromes. Have you ever tried sleeping when you have the flu and all-over body aches? Yeah, not easy, right? Chronic pain can make sweet dreams a little difficult.
