After my accident, it felt like half my life was spent in waiting rooms. Physios, surgeons, pain clinics, insurance assessments… it all started to blur together.
I wasn’t just tired of the appointments, I was mentally drained.
Even when I had good news, it felt like my body was always bracing for something else.
If you’re there now, burnt out from being a full-time patient, I see you.
When It All Feels Too Much
No one tells you that healing can feel like a job. You’re expected to remember dates, explain your story over and over, sit through traffic, and somehow stay hopeful. Meanwhile:
You’re still in pain and the fatigue makes even small tasks feel heavy
You’re juggling appointments, admin, and daily life just to stay afloat
You barely have time or energy to process what you’ve been through
What Helped Me Feel More in Control
I started preparing the night before
I laid out clothes, packed my bag, and set reminders. It reduced last-minute stress.
I made a simple “appointment sheet”
I kept a notepad with key questions to stay focused when my mind felt foggy.
I gave myself space after appointments
Even just 30 minutes to sit in a park or journal in the car made a difference to my mindset.
I acknowledged that it was hard without shame
I stopped pretending I was fine. I let myself feel overwhelmed.
You’re Allowed to Feel Tired of This
You can be grateful for care and still feel weighed down by it.
It doesn’t make you ungrateful or weak, it makes you human.
Appointments will come and go. What matters is that you stay connected to yourself in the process.
Final Thought: Take Care of the One Doing the Healing
💡 You’re not just the patient, you’re the person navigating the entire recovery journey.
You deserve time, compassion, and breathing room.
💬 What’s helped you stay grounded through appointments? Drop a tip—someone out there needs it today.
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