Health

Physically, I'm at about 90-95% of where I was five years ago. I've regained most of my range of motion and I can walk and even run a little. I have very little pain in a joint that hurt every time I took a step.

I'm generally very active and the limits on my abilities during my recovery tended to get me down. Even though I was a highly motivated patient, not being able to get around and do things was depressing.

To fight it, I'd do my PT exercises, sometimes for longer periods. This would often give me a shot of endorphins that helped get me back up.

You'll get through this! As a friend told me (under different circumstances), you've survived 100% of your worst days. You're doing fine.

Try to give yourself little treats when you accomplish something no matter how trivial. You deserve it!

Good luck.