12-25-2019, 01:49 PM
Peony13,
I am so sorry that you are feeling so down. As others have said, things will get better. We only get one shot at this and it's important to try to make the best of it. But you aren't alone. Many people here have felt desperate and like there are no options. The good news is you are part of this forum's family, and you have every member here as a resource for when you need to talk or have questions. Although it's not face to face friends, I've met the most wonderful people here that are better than "real life" friends.
I don't know where you live, but is there a rehab hospital in your area? If not a full rehab hospital, is there a physical rehab unit in a local hospital? This might be a good starting point to get some good and real resources. They are run by Physiatrists which are doctors of physical rehabilitation. They are experts at working with people with physical disabilities and lead teams of physical, occupational, speech and recreation therapists, as well as rehab psychologists and other team members. The teams whole job is to make people as healthy and independent as possible, and will know of support groups and any social opportunities available. Please consider at least checking into if any are available near you. And remember you always have your friends here.
I am so sorry that you are feeling so down. As others have said, things will get better. We only get one shot at this and it's important to try to make the best of it. But you aren't alone. Many people here have felt desperate and like there are no options. The good news is you are part of this forum's family, and you have every member here as a resource for when you need to talk or have questions. Although it's not face to face friends, I've met the most wonderful people here that are better than "real life" friends.
I don't know where you live, but is there a rehab hospital in your area? If not a full rehab hospital, is there a physical rehab unit in a local hospital? This might be a good starting point to get some good and real resources. They are run by Physiatrists which are doctors of physical rehabilitation. They are experts at working with people with physical disabilities and lead teams of physical, occupational, speech and recreation therapists, as well as rehab psychologists and other team members. The teams whole job is to make people as healthy and independent as possible, and will know of support groups and any social opportunities available. Please consider at least checking into if any are available near you. And remember you always have your friends here.