2007-06-15 00:30:21 · 5 answers · asked by jobees 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ People with Disabilities
Like if you get your disability later in life.
2007-06-15 00:52:29 · update #1
I was 12 when I became paralyzed from the waist down due to a virus attacking my spinal cord. I adjusted very quickly, actually, and was sent to numerous mental health specialists after the "incident" to help them figure out why I was NOT upset. I looked at it this way - crying isn't going to make my legs work again, so why bother? I used to live my life like this, now I live my life like this, and I haven't let it stop me from ANYTHING. I use modified skis every winter. I got married two years ago, I travel as often as my budget will allow, and I plan to have children in the near future.
I think it really has a lot to do with attitude. You can either mope about and be sad and full of regret and what-ifs, or you can choose to live your life.
2007-06-15 17:22:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I didn't have much trouble adjusting at all. I had my leg amputated so there was daily physical therapy which I found harder than adjusting to a prosthesis. I had the surgery in May and I was walking by July, that was five years ago, and it's been about 50 years since I've been I was 8 yrs old. So later in life applies to me. Attitude is very important, forget self pity and get on with recovery, after all I could have lost both legs so I consider myself lucky. No matter what the disability, it could always be worse. So keep a happy face and thank God for your blessings. Aside from my family no one evens knows I'm disabled, once I put my leg on and go out the front door it's completely unnoticeable (no limp, no cane etc). So, hang in there, whether it's you or someone close to you the prospects are way worse than the reality. Every situation is different for everyone, for me, it wasn't terrible and I hope it's the same for you.
2007-06-15 16:12:17 · answer #2 · answered by Dorothy C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is joint effort where the family and friends pay a major role in this adjustment.
When one thing is lost in life another good thing surely comes so its just a matter of time before each one realizes this.
2007-06-15 01:59:53 · answer #3 · answered by Capt. Nemo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my little bro just terned 8.About 10 months ago he was diagnosed with Augsburg syndrome.It is a form of autism.I think it is harder on the family than the person.
2007-06-15 00:44:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was 30 it was HELL
2007-06-15 03:37:43 · answer #5 · answered by Davweso 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋