Jedi mind tricks to help me deal with pain

[matildamatilda]

So I pulled my back/hip on Friday and have scarcely been able to move since. I have to go in to work tomorrow but think I will be okay with the strong medicine and ice packs.

For some reason my emotions are getting the better of me if I'm honest. There's so much going on at work I can't see how I'll take time off. I have to do a lot of travelling next week. It's like taking time off now will create far more work in the long run, if you see what I mean. And here I can barely dress myself. I just sat down and cried.

I want to handle this with grace. I know a lot of people have it worse! Just having a hard time finding the strength at the moment.

It was a bit better yesterday, I should add, so forced myself out for a swim. I think that was a mistake. Damn it.

Heat, anti inflammatories plus paracetamol/ codeine, rest, gentle mobilisation. See GP as if your back is in spasm, diazepam helps.

Sorry, I know how devastating sudden injury is but your health is more important than anything else. Work will happen or now without you there. People get sick. I was worried sick but the world got on pretty well without my input.

Hope you feel better soon.