My Support Forums - View Single Post - Don't understand people who can't get out of bed.

lynn P. · Oct 30, 2009, 01:24 PM

I would imagine there are some psychological states where the person just shuts down and can't function - this person would obviously require hospitalization. I also think everyone copes differently and some of us have a stronger survivor mentality.

Personally I can't stay in bed - I have 2 kids who depend on me. I remember 6 years ago when I found out my brother died suddenly. I remember flopping myself in despair onto the furniture and sobbing uncontrollably. Then my 6 month old at the time was crying to get up from her nap. All of a sudden I sprang up and took care of her. It was like something else was driving me to get up.

Three years ago I suffered some devastating news in relation to my marriage. I remember the next morning feeling like I couldn't function - it felt like I had a cement block on my back. I had to get up though because there was no one else to take care of my children. If I were to lay in bed - I would starve.

I think Pegasus was speaking from her own personal experience and the fact that she sees daily people with disabilities coping with life who still manage to get going. I remember seeing this woman on Oprah who contracted the flesh eating disease after giving birth. She ended up having both arms and legs amputated along with having her colon removed. She never once gave into sadness or self pity. She amazed the doctors with her speedy recovery and positive attitude. When I'm having my sad moments, I always remember this woman and she inspires me to keep going. I think Pegasus was trying to tap into this kind of mentality of never give up and keep on trying.