I’m in a disabilities chat group and we’re often surprised when we’re reminded that “0” is the “normal” level of pain you’re “supposed to have” day to day. Everyone’s baseline is different. Pain sucks. (Unsolicited fact: my back pain got much better after I started physical therapy for it. I’m glad my health insurance covered it. Next round of PT: my knees. Why they be like that? [it’s probably the EDS])

And if a character of childbearing age and physique is nauseous, they’re pregnant.

The book “How To Keep House While Drowning” had a similar takeaway for me: summary: you probably have ADHD. You definitely don’t have enough time to do everything. Figure out what tasks need doing and how to make them easier. Your house might not end up looking like a Home and Garden magazine, but if it works for you that’s the important thing. Also, don’t feel guilty paying people to help you if you need it and can afford it.

I don’t sleep in my glasses and I don’t sleep in my shoes and coat in winter. I’ll have to get dressed anyway–possibly just in glasses, shoes, and long coat.

My bigger worry is that my dog isn’t currently wearing his harness and ID (he had a bath). I’d have to either toss him in a crate and carry him out, or get him dressed in his harness.