If you are reading this and you have CRPS I want to tell you that you are a warrior. Those who have CRPS know that every day is a struggle. To do simple tasks and maintaining a life without pain every day is challenging. Our mental health often suffers. I want you to know that I understand these challenges because I am walking in the same journey.

As I ring in the New Year, I want to make some resolutions for wellness. My goal is to adopt a healthier lifestyle by incorporating regular physical exercise. So I built a little gym in my garage complete with all the equipment that I will need. I also plan on improving my nutrition by adopting an anti-inflammatory diet. Ultimately, my resolution is to become a better version of myself.

I want to go back to work in 2025, but this time I want to make sure that I reduce my stress level. This is to ensure the disease doesn’t take over my life again.

As strange as it is, I feel blessed walking on this journey. I am resolved that CRPS is a part of my life but it doesn’t have to take over my life. What do you plan to do this year to improve yourself?