Feeling Trapped in Your Injury: Is This Me Forever?

When you're recovering from an injury, it can feel like you're trapped in a cycle of pain, limitation, and frustration. The physical discomfort can be exhausting, and over time, it’s easy to wonder: Is this me forever?  The more the injury limits you, the more it starts to take over your life, defining who you are, what you can do, and shaping how you see the world.

Suddenly, things that used to be routine become monumental tasks.