It was a beautiful, warm day outside — typical for Los Angeles — and a couple of friends asked if I wanted to go for a hike.
I really wanted to catch up with them while spending some time in nature — something that helps me manage my anxiety and depression.
But, due to my chronic pain and fear of having yet another flare-up, I said no. I spent the rest of the afternoon angry at my body and anxious that my friends were annoyed.
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