Ever walk through a really busy street or stand in a really busy train? With people shoving you left, right and centre; where you feel like you're moving at snail pace or moving backwards against the tide? When all your effort doesn't result in you getting anyway except hurt by the people pushing you aside as they bustle around?
Ever feel invisible and ignored amongst a crowd; that though you are screaming for help and love, no one around you appears to hear or notice you?
This is how your body feels when you push through to keep doing things. It feels ignored. It sends out tired and pain signals to alert you to the fact that it is in distress. If still unheard, it causes you to crash, in hopes you'll learn to rest and take care of yourself better next time.
If you talk to anyone who's successfully managing their fibro or chronic illness and ask them about their life pre-illness, they will almost certainly tell you that they've learnt to slow down over the years. They've learnt to pace themselves and not deplete all their energy stores overnight. They've learnt to listen to their body and hear it screaming for help.
Do you?
If not, perhaps now is the time to start. How about doing something simply for your body today? Get a massage or have a long luxurious bubble bath. Ask someone for a soft hug. Let yourself cry if you're feeling down or have a laugh otherwise.
Trust me. It will make a difference. Even if you're not chronically ill, start today. Your body WILL thank you.
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