Catch up?

Yesterday, I had a set list of things in my mind that I wanted to get done even though I have had a non-stop, pounding migraine for days now and my back has been flaring up as well. So, I got up early and started to do those things but then quickly realized that my migraine was getting worse.

I had a decision to make...push myself and make it worse or hit the pause button and relax for a minute. Easy decision...I made myself rest. I took my prescription pain pill and took a nap, so that way I could try to do a few things around the house, later in the day.

Needless to say, my plan worked and I was able to get some things done, but I did not get EVERYTHING done. Being chronically ill, sometimes, we feel like we have to push ourselves to get everything done like "normal" people. Spoiler alert: we aren't "normal". We can't be upset with ourselves if we don't accomplish everything that we want to. It's okay and it's going to be all right.

I got up this morning, seasoned my roaster chicken and put it in the oven. Then, I washed the dishes and bathed both of my pitbulls(age 11 and and the other will be 2 in June)  and now I am resting on the couch until my honey comes home from work.

It may have taken me two days to get things done that a "normal" person could do in one day, but I'm okay with that. I don't believe in trying to catch up. I take things one day at a time.

Sorry that this is a short post but I'm laying on the couch getting ready to take a nap.  #self-care

Have a pain free Sunday afternoon!