One week has passed since my wisdom teeth were pulled and I am still in pain! My percocet prescription was used and I am writhing in agony as I try to get my mind off the pain.
I've played mental games to focus on anything but this pulsing heat grinding against my temples. I have welcomed the feeling of suffering for another few hours telling myself people have it much worse in the world. Building my threshold for pain as if it is a tough man competition. Can I enjoy the agony?
I realize there are people that actually enjoy pain. They look for it whether physical or mental, some people have a lust for it. I can't admit that I am one of these people but I am intrigued by the concept. If this concept is true, then the world can make more sense to me.
Take a substance abuser for example. They become addicted to something that perpetuates a bad habit. The vicious cycle ensues. 10 years goes by and they have accrued debt, severed family ties, poor personal health, and lack a career, just to name a few adverse effects of addiction.
Do they continue to hurt their cause because they are not mentally disciplined to remain in control or do they like to endure the pain?
Some people live their entire life through very rough conditions. Born into poverty, struggle to eat a normal meal, and lack of education make for a difficult path to find success. That is why the rags to riches story is so powerful. To truly understand what one person has to endure to make it to their position in life to prosper is reason to celebrate. But what about those that don't make it? Does their mental capacity wear over time after being repeatedly beat down by society? Does the pain threshold increase therefor they crave more adverse conditions?
Just a few hours ago I was desperately wishing I was back to normal health with zero mouth pain so I can resume my sleep and normal lifestyle. I try to imagine being in someone's shoes that has to deal with this pain on a daily basis and my pain for those out there struggling is pale in comparison to the real pain they are feeling or have felt.
I realize what I have and I don't want to waste my life in pain. Be kind to your body so that you can be kind to everybody! Take advantage of a healthy lifestyle.
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