# \#chronic-pain

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## [What "Pacing" Actually Means for Chronic Pain](https://sameboat.com/t/what-pacing-actually-means-for-chronic-pain/166)

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**Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 1:08am UTC](https://sameboat.com/t/what-pacing-actually-means-for-chronic-pain/166 "2026-08-25T01:08:36Z")

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If you live with chronic pain, you have probably been told to “pace yourself.” But what does that actually mean in practice? Is it just another way of saying “do less”? Should you stop when pain starts, or push through? …