I like the idea of home cardio because it’s convenient, but mentally it still feels repetitive compared to going outside or the gym. At home it’s just staring at the same wall for 30–40 minutes.
Does that feeling ever actually go away, or do you just get used to it?
One thing I didn’t expect with chronic pain is how mentally consuming it becomes.
Before all this, I never really thought much about movement, recovery, inflammation, energy levels, or how long something would take to flare up.
Now it feels like there’s always some level of calculation happening in the background.
Can I sit here too long? Can I push harder today? Will I regret this tomorrow?
You adapt eventually, but sometimes I really miss the feeling of just existing normally without constantly monitoring everything.
Curious if anyone else relates to that.