I injured my spine. I hate people treating me like I'm a fragile little doll and the damn pity is exhausting. I know people just don't know what to say, but when they say "I hope you have a quick recovery" or "feel better soon," that's literally just rubbing that shit in my face. No, I won't have a quick recovery I will be mostly healed in four months, then I have lots and lots of PT to go to after that. And I've already been injured for two months. So no, unless half a year is quick. Also, the doctor told me I will now have back pain for the rest of my life. And what about how I feel now? I feel like shit now. All my independence is gone, I'm in pain, I'm angry and frustrated and disappointed and sad, my anger outlet (running) is gone, I can't go to work or to sports practice or stand too long or walk too far or bend or twist or lift anything over ten pounds. I know other people have it worse and some people wish they had six months, but I still hate this.