I like to move it, move it. Or not. But
with Lupus, I really don't have a choice but to get up and be out and
about. Huh? Yup. It's certainly true that people with chronic
illnesses need a lot of rest. However, the real secret to feeling
better is to make sure you don't rest all day, every day, unless, of
course, it's one of those days where your illness simply won't budge
or let you budge either. I know. It happens.
But for the most part, staying
completely sedentary when you have a chronic illness is extremely bad
for you. It makes things a thousand times worse than they already
are. It's all about balance, as they say. The phrase, “move it or
lose it” comes to mind and into play here. It's absolutely true.
When I was writing full time, spending long hours at the computer,
this disease had a very firm hold on me. Now that I make an effort to
get up and get going when possible, I'm feeling much better on a
daily basis.
Occasionally, I start feeling crappy
again and realize that I've been writing too much and sitting too
long. I am notified by Lupus that it's time to do something else.
Yes, that notification usually comes in the form of pain, swelling
and digestive issues, but hey, at least Lupus is nice enough to give
me a sign before it's too late!
So, thanks, Lupus, for giving me the
nudge to get up off my not so royal hiney. Because doing so insures
that I will have a few extra years with the people I love.
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