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What is it Like to be Paralyzed! Oct 9, 2014 22:26:49 GMT -8

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Post by Lαrα on Oct 9, 2014 22:26:49 GMT -8

This has got to be the most poignant video about Spinal Cord Injury that I have ever watched. We are always working so hard at being positive but it was touching to hear the views and experiences of those presenting the video.

It was emotional to watch and hit a nerve (sorry for the pun!) and this is one of those videos that you can share with family/friends if they want a preview into what it feels like for someone with Spinal Cord Injury.
I am incredibly fortunate to have upright mobility but not everyone with SCI does and one comment was about sitting and watching others. Well for me, this is the big issue because even though i can walk (limited and with assistance) I cannot do the activities that i did before and instead have to watch others do what i could do once.

Watch the video...it isnt a pity party,,its just saying it as it is,.,..and that ok too...being positive is clearly important but Hell...there is a lot to NOT be happy about too!

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What is it Like to be Paralyzed! Oct 10, 2014 3:41:58 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile

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Post by wheelzz66 on Oct 10, 2014 3:41:58 GMT -8

For me it did change my life but not for the bad.I wasnt to bummed about being paralyzed. I just had to figure out how i did everthing i used to a different way.Once that was done i moved on with my life,i always thought i would never meet a women who would love me for me but i have and she is wonderful and we are engsged to be married.I really dont think i would of met her any other way.I have a grest life and being paralyzed doesnt define who i am it is just another way of getying around.

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What is it Like to be Paralyzed! Oct 10, 2014 4:07:49 GMT -8

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Oct 10, 2014 3:41:58 GMT -8 wheelzz66 said:

For me it did change my life but not for the bad.I wasnt to bummed about being paralyzed. I just had to figure out how i did everthing i used to a different way.Once that was done i moved on with my life,i always thought i would never meet a women who would love me for me but i have and she is wonderful and we are engsged to be married.I really dont think i would of met her any other way.I have a grest life and being paralyzed doesnt define who i am it is just another way of getying around.

Welcome to the forum wheelzz66

Firstly, thankyou for coming to share your thoughts and secondly congratulations on your engagement!!

You have a great attitude...kudos to you!

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What is it Like to be Paralyzed! Oct 10, 2014 4:50:05 GMT -8

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Post by cbdives on Oct 10, 2014 4:50:05 GMT -8

Since my condition is not SCI but rather peripheral neuropathy, paralysis has set in gradually over several years and I had time to adapt. Over the years I've gone from crutches to AFO braces finally to manual chair. I am an active person. With some adaptations, I can still Scuba dive, take underwater pictures, do my volunteer work at the the science center, give lectures, teach (I'm still a very active scuba instructor).

What I do miss are long walks on the beach & surfing...but somehow those things have been overshadowed with my other activities.

Fortunately, pain is not a major issue, when I do feel discomfort a couple of Gabapentrine tabs knocks that out

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Lαrα Global Moderator STAFF Posts: 7,350 Post Likes Received: 3,100 Date Joined: August 2013 Injury: CES Date Injured: March 2011 Member is: Offline Send PM	What is it Like to be Paralyzed! Oct 10, 2014 4:56:15 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lαrα on Oct 10, 2014 4:56:15 GMT -8 Thankyou Joe (cbdives) for your input..Ive always loved your scuba diving pics...!

cbdives Advanced Member Posts: 735 Post Likes Received: 490 Date Joined: November 2013 Injury: Peripheral Neuropathy Date Injured: Progressive Member is: Offline Send PM	What is it Like to be Paralyzed! Oct 10, 2014 8:08:54 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by cbdives on Oct 10, 2014 8:08:54 GMT -8 You're so welcome Lara Joe
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What is it Like to be Paralyzed!

Post by Lαrα on Oct 9, 2014 22:26:49 GMT -8

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