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Pacing myself actually worked and I hate that it works

Jordan
I've been fighting against pacing for years because it felt like giving up. Today I actually tried it — set a timer, did 20 minutes of activity, rested for 10, repeat. I got more done by 2pm than I usually do in a whole day and I'm NOT in a flare tonight. Posting this mostly for the other stubborn people who think pacing is surrender. It's not. Apparently it's strategy.

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Riley

The title of this post is so perfect. "It works and I hate that it works." That's the whole chronic illness experience in one sentence. Glad it's working for you.

Morgan

Pacing is the only reason I'm still functional with POTS. Once I stopped trying to "power through" and started working WITH my body instead of against it, everything changed.

Kelly

"Pacing is not surrender, it's strategy" — Jordan I need this tattooed on my arm. I fought pacing for YEARS with fibro. The timer method is exactly what I do now. 20 on, 10 off. Welcome to the other side.

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