Originally Posted by samanthahorn94x

My doctors and therapists say I need to slow down and stop doing as much as I am. Mentally for the most part I feel like I could do anything, but physically due to my neurological issues I fall rather short. I am seventeen and am in complete denial about my limitations, I hate not being able to do things other people my age are doing. I like keeping myself insanely busy so I don't have to think about my medical issues, I get extemley depressed when I have time to think. I don't want this to control my life even though it practically does. My friends are becoming concerned that I am too carefree and need to slow down as well.... I just feel really lost and upset right now. I am having a very difficult time trying to handle my medical issues, while still holding onto who I am. Does anyone else feel like this??? Any suggestions on how I might manage my time, while actually resting my body?