I have a question for my PSY 150 class, and we have to answer a question about which of our 5 major senses would be most devastating to lose. I said that my vision would be. We have to use an internet source, and I looked for support groups for the blind, but couldn't really find any information. I then decided that I would like to hear about how people and their families deal with someone they love losing their sight. How did that person cope with it? How is your family coping with it? Have their other senses developed more strongly? Are they still able to get around on their own, or do they always need someone with them to help them? Are they more independent?
2006-09-09 12:29:58 · 3 answers · asked by sean's_mom 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
My cousin lost not only her vision through an operation by a doctor who was drunk at the time. (This happened back in 30's) She had been able to see before the operation and so was able to retain her memory of things and their shape and colors. She had to learn Braille and even how to use a type writer. Di spite her handicaps, she functioned quite well, was a advid reader and never complained about her condition. She lived a full "happy" life. When your handicaped you learn to put it aside and not to feel sorry for your self, that's the secret to coping.
2006-09-09 12:40:21 · answer #1 · answered by Dale 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my cousin Lincoln lost his sight at 20 years old. He had been losing it for awhile, so never got to drive or hold a job or anything. Wasn't in a good relationship, either. He had a daughter, snd we thought he'd get through it for her, but he started using meth pretty heavily, he says that's the only time he can see, when he's really high, he can see colors. He can't get on alone, so he'll shack up with any whore that'll give him the time of day.. one "girlfriend" even had sex with some guy right in front of him.. One chick, maybe the same one, led him into a pole in front of everyone- just smiled and said, sorry, i didn't notice...
2006-09-09 12:43:02 · answer #2 · answered by tonya_momma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father-in-law went blind from macular degeneration about 10 years ago. He got a seeing eye dog, and went back to college to become a lawyer! He became just as independent as before (except for driving...) and does well. His other senses are somewhat more attuned, but because he was older it isn't as noticeable as with younger people. Also, he couldn't learn Braille because he lacked the sensitivity in his fingers...
2006-09-09 12:46:22 · answer #3 · answered by applebetty34 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋