Crip time

[IdasMum]

I've never heard of it.

Interesting article I think.

bedperspective.com/p/embrac...

Embracing Crip Time: Redefining Pace, Productivity, and Patience

Crip time challenges us to reconsider our relationship with time and pace. Here is what it entails.

[SheffieldJane]

A very worthwhile article, thank you. It spoke to me too.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

One of the links in it is also very thought provoking - maybe difficult for us as the older people she refers to to realise how resented we may be.

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[Mstiles]

Very interesting article. Thanks for posting IdasMum.

It’s what my sister, an occupational therapist, calls pacing yourself. Since PMR/GCA , and at age 81, it seems as if on tired days my daily “to do” list gets whittled down to maybe a few things. And these things are sometimes broken down in steps with a pause or rest in between. Maybe only one thing if it involves something complicated on line! (In addition to the every day maintenance tasks of meals, medical things, house cleaning, etc.) Thankfully I’m not as ill as this writer.

Also accepting daily fluctuations and changes in ability to do things is valuable.

I do relate to what she says about creativity.

Now what usually gets left out is my painting and drawing except for small sketches.

I’m wondering how difficult the Crip Time approach is, considering the “carry on no matter what” and “every man for himself” culture?

Also wondering if the title “Crip Time” goes against the whole idea idea that the mind’s attitude on our health - that positive thinking does affect outcomes. That thinking of yourself as a “crip” is it a good idea?

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Mstiles]

A bit back someone got all up in the air about someone using the word crippled. We pointed out it was being used as an adjective and perfectly acceptable when you look at its meaning - "severely damaged or malfunctioning".

All the positive thinking in the world won't repair something that can't be repaired - but you can still use it in a adapted way.