I guess for me, the way I look and dress is something I can control, and when I look nice I'm able to feel a bit more in control, because otherwise it feels like the pain or medication schedule controls my life.
Sandee...I'm pretty sure that anyone will tell you that on the bad pain days, nobody feels like dressing up, putting make-up on, curling their hair or putting their best foot forward. Sometimes even when we are having a good pain day, the depression keeps us at bay........Not wanting to even get out of the ole PJ's.
I'm not saying that it never happens, just less frequent. I have come to the realization that it is not neccesary to constantly try and impress or dress to the nines and I think this comes more with age than with pain.
Yes, when I go out, I make sure that my shirt is right side out and my shoes match...don't care much about the socks....and then I smile and say hello......
Please don't get me wrong, I do wear wonderful outfits when appropriate as I love fashion but it is just not that important on most days as I am disabled and at home most of the time. When I worked and I was also in pain I always made sure that my hair was neat and my clothes were nice.......I had to as I worked for a School District.
You mentioned staying fit....Well, it's hard on most chronic pain patients as we are not as agile as we once were and the process of working out just hurts too much.
Please take care......Glad to see you here more often
Molly
Wow a leather jacket, I am impressed! Now I hope your feeling much better! I have several leather jackets, my favorite! My husband buys them for me in different colors, I even have a pink one.
I am soooo gald your back with us, you scared me:(
Now take a picture and let us see your handsome self in your cool jacket okay:)
Sandee when i am having a bad pain flair up like i am in the middle of now i havent shaved for about a week...i force myself to take a shower but i am in sweatpants and t- shirt.. i had gastric done almost 2 years ago and have lost 163 lbs and am proud of the way i llok now when i feel good i dress well been buying a new wardrope..bought nice leather jacket and try to look sharp but when i am hurting i could care less