Foot pain is the absolute worst. I'm so sorry. I've been struggling with pain in both feet that is apparently undiagnosable, having gotten little more than a shrug and a head scratch from a podiatrist, an orthopedist, multiple physical therapists, a manipulative therapist, and an acupuncturist. It has been several years and it is slowly getting better, but I understand the mental strain of not being able to walk daily. It is such good therapy when you can do it, and such a loss when you can't. I started biking, which helped. And got back to swimming, which I love, and actually seems to help my feet. Maybe there's some alternative out there for you, too, until you can return to your walks. Wishing you a healthy recovery and renewed mobility.
I've been there with plantar fasciitis and wonky knees and it sucks to be rendered immobile and deprived of the sweet relief of a good walk. Hope you get back to it soon.
"I'm a little bit losing my mind" a little bit tickled me. Actually, a lot of bit. I'm with you (and everyone else here) on the benefits of walking. I'm sorry you can't do it right now, and I hope PT does the trick so you can get back out there.
> Something about intentional outdoor wandering, regardless of weather, location, or mood, throws open the doors to the boarded-up, inaccessible spaces inside me. It lets the air in and the crazy out, a sort of feng shui for the psyche.
Thank you for this; it's the reminder I needed to get outside on this rainy morning. Hoping that you'll soon find yourself back outside, or maybe discovering another path to a feng shui'd psyche <3
Walking is my therapy too. I'm so sorry you aren't able to get out there. That sucks. I hope the foot pain gets better with the PT. I swim alot now as well. It's not the same as being in nature, but there is something about floating in the water that is theraputic as well. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Lisa, did you know that people with foot problems are said to be the most interesting, complex, creative individuals about ! And is it alright if I frame your comment on Quotidian?
Coming from you it has to be the greatest, penultimate compliment ever. X🌻😺
Mary, I knew I would love your book, because I love your writing, but it was truly remarkable. Quite an achievement, you should be so proud. Do anything you'd like with my comment, of course!
Foot pain is the absolute worst. I'm so sorry. I've been struggling with pain in both feet that is apparently undiagnosable, having gotten little more than a shrug and a head scratch from a podiatrist, an orthopedist, multiple physical therapists, a manipulative therapist, and an acupuncturist. It has been several years and it is slowly getting better, but I understand the mental strain of not being able to walk daily. It is such good therapy when you can do it, and such a loss when you can't. I started biking, which helped. And got back to swimming, which I love, and actually seems to help my feet. Maybe there's some alternative out there for you, too, until you can return to your walks. Wishing you a healthy recovery and renewed mobility.
Lovely post - and I share the foot pain. Qi gong has helped me at least release some of the energy barrier I unconsciously put around the pain.
I've been there with plantar fasciitis and wonky knees and it sucks to be rendered immobile and deprived of the sweet relief of a good walk. Hope you get back to it soon.
"I'm a little bit losing my mind" a little bit tickled me. Actually, a lot of bit. I'm with you (and everyone else here) on the benefits of walking. I'm sorry you can't do it right now, and I hope PT does the trick so you can get back out there.
> Something about intentional outdoor wandering, regardless of weather, location, or mood, throws open the doors to the boarded-up, inaccessible spaces inside me. It lets the air in and the crazy out, a sort of feng shui for the psyche.
Thank you for this; it's the reminder I needed to get outside on this rainy morning. Hoping that you'll soon find yourself back outside, or maybe discovering another path to a feng shui'd psyche <3
Thank you. Walking has sustained me since childhood. Now, at 73 years of age, I treasure it more than ever. I hope you can be back on the road soon.💞
Walking is my therapy too. I'm so sorry you aren't able to get out there. That sucks. I hope the foot pain gets better with the PT. I swim alot now as well. It's not the same as being in nature, but there is something about floating in the water that is theraputic as well. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Walking is magical and I’m sorry it was taken away from you. May you be back on your feel soon and may you find something that serves in the meantime.
Lisa, did you know that people with foot problems are said to be the most interesting, complex, creative individuals about ! And is it alright if I frame your comment on Quotidian?
Coming from you it has to be the greatest, penultimate compliment ever. X🌻😺
Mary, I knew I would love your book, because I love your writing, but it was truly remarkable. Quite an achievement, you should be so proud. Do anything you'd like with my comment, of course!
Hope you heal up soon!