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Working from Bed with Chronic Pain: Tools, Mindset & Boundaries That Help Me Stay Functional

When I wake up on flare days, disappointment hits first. I go through a quiet flurry of negotiations with myself:“Can I push through this pain today?”“Can I pull myself upright for one more meeting?” After 20 minutes of internal tug-of-war, I ask a better question:“What version of my routine do I need today?” Flare days…