wasn't sure if this was general, or health support, so i guess health support, makes more sense here

i have a vision impairment and a mobility one, as some people know, as well as some minor physical stuff, i have a hand problem, but i cope alright with the hand, but the vision problem, and the wheelchair (although i can use crutches if i try hard) are the two big things

i never really learnt how to 'cope' with either, i've done my own thing and tried to figure on my own how to get around, and such, and i used to love love love sports but i'm not exactly able to skate anymore and my coordination is zero

i know i'm lucky, cuz it could always be worse, but i dunno how to cope very well, figured i'd kinda ask here

so, not much of a question here seeing as i've, rambled a bit, but people with physical health impairments, how do you cope? i miss the things i used to be able to do and i detest all the looks i get from people, and being asked "what's with the wheelchair, you're so young", "why are you missing a finger" or "why on earth is your eye all messed up looking" is really gonna push me off the edge one day

sorry that this turned into a whine

[Blue93]

(((((((((((not a whine)))))))))))))))
i use sunglasses
but you cant really hide the wheelchair obv / just ignore them i guess?
They arent worth your time
take care

blue

[bebop]

you have to adapt your thinking to reflect to heck with what people think or say. I have a mobility impairment as well. when I go out to do anything like shopping or walking distances I have to use either one of the store scooters or my wheelchair. I hate it but hey we do what we have to do right? the only time now it really bothers me is when I am shopping and others don't pay attention to where they are walking. people tend not to see us in those scooters.
I understand the feelings of not being able to do the things we use to do. acceptance is of the upmost importance to survive it. I do have some bitterness left yet but I am working on that. I lost my career and most of my income. hang in there hon.

[kim_johnson]

hey. i don't know about your situation with respect to whether your co-ordination is likely to improve / rehabilitate or not (e.g., if you have something degenerative). i'm wondering whether there might be alternative forms of exercise that you could do... not sure what... swimming? but maybe something that might help improve things that would keep you occupied? not sure... sorry if i'm missing the mark.

i was in a wheelchair for about 6 months and that was about the hardest time in my life. using crutches was really hard for a while... i can't do much that i used to like (just brisk walking mostly). but i never was into running or anything.. would have liked to try snowboarding but i guess that is never going to happen... hang in there.