I can totally relate to your experience. Having OI can be a bit of a pill to say the least. I have always had back pain that comes and goes over the years, not to mention the breaks and cracks of my bones. But the back pain has increased since I got hit by a car for the second time in my life.
I take nutritional supplements such as glucosamine that helps to reduce my pain. I also do some stretching and exercises on my bed 3x a week. My physio helped me with some exercises that help strengthen my muscles. I have also tried IMS treatment. Check it out, it might help. And of course if all else fails there’s painkillers.
I really want to spend more time being creative too, but at the same time I need to continue working. It’s difficult working full-time and then have the energy to be creative at night. I’m now working on a plan to do that. In a couple months, I will start looking for a part time-job, so I can dedicate more time to writing!
That’s great that you are putting more focus on your writing.
If you have a particular project in mind, you should consider applying for a Canada Council for the Arts grant. Grants have represented a significant part of my income since I left my 9-to-5 job in 2021 and I know that Canada Council is looking for more disabled voices to fund.
I relate to you a lot, despite having an invisible disability. There are good times, but there are bad times too. It goes like waves, and no matter what stage you're at, you gotta keep on going.
I am so sorry to hear about the issues you are having with the hips and back and now the arms. You are my hero because you do not let these things stop you. You find a way to keep on going, by having a selection of things you can do. I am looking forward to seeing you at the next class in September!
I can totally relate to your experience. Having OI can be a bit of a pill to say the least. I have always had back pain that comes and goes over the years, not to mention the breaks and cracks of my bones. But the back pain has increased since I got hit by a car for the second time in my life.
I take nutritional supplements such as glucosamine that helps to reduce my pain. I also do some stretching and exercises on my bed 3x a week. My physio helped me with some exercises that help strengthen my muscles. I have also tried IMS treatment. Check it out, it might help. And of course if all else fails there’s painkillers.
I really want to spend more time being creative too, but at the same time I need to continue working. It’s difficult working full-time and then have the energy to be creative at night. I’m now working on a plan to do that. In a couple months, I will start looking for a part time-job, so I can dedicate more time to writing!
That’s great that you are putting more focus on your writing.
If you have a particular project in mind, you should consider applying for a Canada Council for the Arts grant. Grants have represented a significant part of my income since I left my 9-to-5 job in 2021 and I know that Canada Council is looking for more disabled voices to fund.
I relate to you a lot, despite having an invisible disability. There are good times, but there are bad times too. It goes like waves, and no matter what stage you're at, you gotta keep on going.
I am so sorry to hear about the issues you are having with the hips and back and now the arms. You are my hero because you do not let these things stop you. You find a way to keep on going, by having a selection of things you can do. I am looking forward to seeing you at the next class in September!
Thanks so much. Enjoy your trip in May, and hopefully we can get together over the summer when you're back. ❤️