I dreamed I had the worst backache of my life. Turns out I was staying at Motel 6.
There are several body parts people will agree that when when they hurt, the whole body hurts. One is the back, another a migraine, another yet the feet and finally, broken ribs.
The severity of the pain of the body part, determines how it is evaluated. If your back hurts so bad that it's very difficult to do much of anything, certainly that is horrible. I have a close friend who's going through that right now. No idea why, but she has horrendous, debilitating pain.
My wife is on her feet all day. When she gets home, that's the main complaint she has. People who suffer from chronic migraines find themselves unable to do anything, except stay in the dark and take medication. When your ribs are broken, it is debilitating as well.
The flu, colds and other viruses all have a certain length of duration, so there is light at the end of the tunnel. Much better. When there are no answers, yet the pain is devastating, it's worse because there is no end in sight.
Many times, this will trigger depression, which makes the outlook worse, of course. So, my take is that no matter the chronic pain, it is the worst possible pain for that individual.
Regardless, there is far too much pain in this world. This includes physical and psychological pain. We can help. If we know someone who is suffering, help them. Sometimes, just reaching out can be the difference between a bad day and a good one.
I'm mostly homebound, but I have two friends who come over every Tuesday morning to have coffee and talk. I look forward to those Tuesdays so much. Every other Thursday, my in-laws come to take me to lunch. It really serves to break up the motonomy.
I have a friend who willingly drives me around if there is a doctor appointment or important errand to run. I find it just makes a huge difference to know someone cares about you. It can make most anything bearable.
So, think of that person in your life who is suffering and reach out. Call them on the phone, go visit them. Find out if there is something they need, but can't get done. Anything. You have the power to make someone feel special. It's just a decision.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to call my sister, who has rheumatoid arthritis and see how she's doing.
See you tomorrow.
