Good Evening Delmar,
I can relate to your story...as I too, share the experience of a painful lower disc herniation x2 plus 2 more bulging causing not only pain, but sometimes the inability of even being able to get myself out of bed before noon! My injury is a result of scoliosis that has progressed, keeping me from working (just like yourself) two jobs. To exacerbate the matter, my physician has prescribed medications that inable me to drive a car, so I stay home limited. I am married and my husband works full-time, so I do try to keep our home as clean as "I" can. Some days the house will go left untouched, but you see, it is just the 2 of us at home, so the house does not get too "dirty" or "cluttered". Still, if the house is left untouched for more than a day, I can tell and it depresses me. As for laundry, It must be done if not daily, than every other day...I have to play it by ear, you see. My husband does try to help when he is not too tired from his day on the job. One thing I have learned through this experience is: 1) Not to be so hard on myself if I hurt too much to get anything done; 2) make at least the effort in trying to accomplish one goal/house-chore per day, and increase my goal(s) on my "To-Do List" as I am able. We all have good days and bad days...even for those who do not have issues such as yours/mine. So, with that said...take it slow and attempt one goal a day with every intent to increase your goals as you are able, okay?