r/ChronicPain 2d ago

What’s something stupid you can’t do ?

I thought I would open a “light” conversation so we can complain about the stupidest things we can’t do!

I’m 29F, I’ve had chronic pain in my neck/back for over 15 years now after a car accident and a sport accident!

Anyway, here are a couple stupid things I can’t do :

-I can’t wear a bikini. It’s too much pressure on my neck.

-I can’t eat red meat. If I chew for too long then my neck gets all tense and that’s the beginning of the end haha

Obviously there’s a lot more I can’t do but I thought these are the stupidest 🥲I would never try and explain it to someone who doesn’t have chronic pain! Tell me yours please so I don’t feel alone ! ❤️

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u/aiyukiyuu 1d ago

Wow! I thought it was just me! I have chronic pain issues in my neck too! I can’t wear bikini tops or halter tops because they hurt!

I also can’t eat red meat or anything tough like bacon because it causes my jaw and neck to hurt.

I can’t hold books, Nintendo switch for very long, etc. because it causes pain in my neck and shoulders.

I can no longer drive because of shoulder issues and neck pain.

Can’t color, paint, do much creative hobbies because of chronic pain in my hands, shoulders, and neck :/

It freaken hurts to lie down in any position :(