Tried a new exercise place and I’m struggling

Hey @Gwynn

Would writing a letter to the clinician help in how to word things? That way you have time to think about what you want to say to them in a way that they would hopefully be receptive to.

Hey @Gwynn

You should absolutely be respected whether you are word perfect or not. It's not easy to set boundaries and they should be listened to. Hope things improve.

@Gwynn

ah yes that all makes sense and it is great to have clear goals.... and to recognise what motivates you and know what you don't want.

I LOVE that you use the word TRIUMPHANT! It makes me want to get out a trumpet and celebrate that goal with you! Nothing less than triumphant! I hope you find someone to work WITH you, to create those miracles that you know are out there.

I would like to say...don't give up on your goals. Sometimes we have to go through a bit of pain and effort to get there.... and it is that self-determination, patience and real grit that builds up inner and outer strength over time (mental, physical and emotional). I think you just the need the right support to feel seen and respected.

Best wishes

Hey there @Gwynn 🙂

Ive just read through your posts and Im sorry youve had some less than helpful experiences which have not helped.

I wondered if keeping some key points on a note in your phone or on a post it note could help, in terms of reading them before you attend a session with the current health professional?

I sometimes write stuff like key points I want to address during the appointment, and reminders that my value, boundaries and needs are paramount over and above what anybody else wants me to do for them to hit their goals instead of mine.

In terms of the after feeling of exercise, I wondered if a warm bath (if you have one), or lay down in a neutral position might help (which is using pillows to achieve that 'weightless' position like in an adjustable bed), or some other reorientation (for want of a better word) to feeling ok in your body.. like gentle progressive stretches, or gentle rotations of joints like wrists and ankles.. I do this because I have peripheral neuropathy and I cant feel my lower legs and arms from elbows down.. exercise makes them feel pretty awful, so I tend to do gentle movements and stretches.

I hope there might be something helpful in there for you, and even if not, you have my gentle care and understanding of the discomfort that is happening for you xx 🙂