My friends help me with stuff that I need help with, too. I’m the tech person and the person to help with organization. They’re the people with good backs!

Now if I do work for hours on something they compensate me more but we’re pretty chill.

Boundaries are important!

If I’m taking a T break, I still need to manage my pain before bed. So I try to do some stretches to keep my muscles loose. It works sort of. I use a heating pad if the pain is too much.

I also try to make sure my bedding is just right. It needs to be clean and the right weight for the temperature. My pajamas need to be the right amount of comfy as well.

Lastly, I need to make sure the light level is good. Curtains drawn, charging lights covered, phone not polluting with light, HEPA filter light out.

T makes it easier to sleep even when something is off. Without it, I need to address those things.