Hey. All i have a medical to attend for my Esa, can anyone give me any more information on it? feeling down and annoyed I now need to spend time telling people what I can't do. Depresses the hell outta me. I would rather focus on the little things I can do makes me feel better. also annoyed I need to prove I'm not fit for work. sorry rant over
mustang...sorry to hear that you have to go through one but here is a link to some tips and guidelines that may help you practically. It advises how best to explain your problems and score higher so it is def worth a read.
Hey. All i have a medical to attend for my Esa, can anyone give me any more information on it? feeling down and annoyed I now need to spend time telling people what I can't do. Depresses the hell outta me. I would rather focus on the little things I can do makes me feel better. also annoyed I need to prove I'm not fit for work. sorry rant over
Rant away, I feel your frustration. I didn't know what was up so I've just been totally honest. I do get mad that I seem to be having to defend myself all the time. It's really hard for me to describe things so i should have done more research. Like Dj said , I don't think you should have any problem. I may read the info Lara found for you so maybe I won't get so frustrated trying to explain things. I will add that it's good to be proactive in your treatment and recovery, nobody knows your body like you.
I recently spent an afternoon with other spinal cord injury patients. One of the things we discussed is the anger we all feel not being able to do things we want. Each of us handles the situations differently. Some just yell and bounce into walls with our chairs, others try to sit back and take a breath before trashing our homes We all have scars on the wood work in our homes caused by wheel chairs. Each of s has to find what works for themselves, Unfortunately I am one of the bumpers and my doorways prove it.
I recently spent an afternoon with other spinal cord injury patients. One of the things we discussed is the anger we all feel not being able to do things we want. Each of us handles the situations differently. Some just yell and bounce into walls with our chairs, others try to sit back and take a breath before trashing our homes We all have scars on the wood work in our homes caused by wheel chairs. Each of s has to find what works for themselves, Unfortunately I am one of the bumpers and my doorways prove it.
bensan..i am a serial bumper too..im impatient when i am using my chair at home, i want to whizz around the house quickly and my doorways have not been widened lol so i think i am clearing the sides and then i go 'bump'!...and oops..i did it again
But talking about emotions..i havent ever been angry but i have cried on occasions out of frustration mostly when i try to do something that i cant. This happened more in my early injury days though..now when i can't do something i just think..'oh well..i tried lol' :facepalm:
Lara, my wife was surprised I did not get depressed after my injury,. I just kept plugging along thinking I would get better if I worked hard on therapy,. Even now, 7 years later, think I will one day be able to walk without my crutches. Them the smart side of my brain yells "NOT"
I ran into a strange symptom. Even though I have no feeling in my lower legs, I noticed a scratch on my left heel after taking a shower. Upon investigation I pulled at some loose skin and it started to bleed. No pain - just blood., Two days later and it is still draining fluid but no blood,. I called a doctor and have an appointment in a few days. Any thoughts?
I ran into a strange symptom. Even though I have no feeling in my lower legs, I noticed a scratch on my left heel after taking a shower. Upon investigation I pulled at some loose skin and it started to bleed. No pain - just blood., Two days later and it is still draining fluid but no blood,. I called a doctor and have an appointment in a few days. Any thoughts?
bensan...be careful to keep the area dry and without pressure to it..till you had had it checked. Its hard to say what it is or if the skin has sheared...but now you will have to be vigilant as you dont want to start with a sore
bensan...good they have prescribed antibiotics for it....as the doc says be sure to keep of your feet and keep it dry...and free from pressure and shearing whilst it is healing.
bensan, that is very strange indeed but make sure you do what your doctor said, we'd hate for it to get worst! Keep us updated and we hope it heals soon!