Timing is everything, even in recovery. I’ve spent years in crisis mode, responding immediately, and maximizing productivity. But that urgency clashes with my healing. I’m learning to pause in stroke recovery, just like I do in sobriety. I’m an excitable person, and excitement triggers my vestibular symptoms. Instead of rushing to do whatever is right in front of me, I’m practicing awareness by checking in with how I feel before doing anything. It’s not easy, but it’s helping me avoid the crash that comes from doing too much, too fast.

Sitting at the pool today with no urgent plans reminded me that not everything needs to be done right away. My reflex to handle things immediately is deeply ingrained, but I’m learning to wait, to rest, and to trust that things will get done in their right time. Slowing down gives me space to recognize what’s actually important and what’s just a habit of urgency. Recovery has been a difficult lesson in learning when not to do and just be.

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