that's what I do. I'm a creative n I find a number of things to do like nails and making canvas art or repurposing furniture

I get being stuck on disability. I, too, miss working. I was a firefighter, a bartender, and a teacher. All at once. Now I am on disability because I can't work reliably. It sucks, but it can be gotten through with time. Accepting limitations is the first step. Learning what coping strategies work for you is the second.