I've lived almost 22 years. Over half my life I've lived with chronic back pain. It started in my lower back, then gradually moved up my spine to my middle back and shoulders and neck. Some days it's not so bad, hell some weeks it's not so bad, then other weeks, or days, like these my back pain controls my life.
You wouldn't be able to tell from the outside...
It's hard to sleep, it hurts to lift things or do any serious physical work. It's never to the point of where I can't walk, or I'm in unbearable pain, and I guess for other worse other situations I'm grateful for that, that I'm still able to walk and move. Others may not be that fortunate.
But my pain can make me cry, and not want to do anything. It takes so much life and happiness from me. I have anxiety which the pain makes worse, and vice versa.
I'm 21 and I'm sick of back pain.
This is kind of a post where I was looking to write my frustrations down, but also I'm looking for helpful words and tips.
I have degenerative disk disease. There's nothing for it other than physical therapy, and exercise to stay strong.
Comment any ideas and tips! Thanks for reading my post!
Much love,
Bekka.