smwelder
Distinguished member
- Joined
- Dec 7, 2010
- Messages
- 186
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 11/2010
- Country
- US
- State
- CALIFORNIA
- City
- san diego
Having survived a stroke 14 years ago that left me partly paralyzed on my left side has taught me patience, as well prepared me for my new disability. Although I now have this unbeatable sickness I’ve learned there’s nothing I can do to change the fact that I’m sick.. Like any disability in the beginning there’s much to learn. Not only does the disability change your life it changes those around you too. At least with ALS to a curtain aspect your mind is unaffected. We still have the ability to problem solve on our own or with the help of others. As an alcoholic has to learn how to live with out drinking he or she must learn to cope with not be able to drink like others. As alcoholic person struggles with not being like others, pals struggles with the inability to live like others. Part of the struggle involves how we have fun. Learning to have fun in this new body is as important as eating. Not only do we need to feed our body we need to feed our mind. Having fun in life is so important, if there’s no fun in life you starve in an emotional aspect. Talk about the anger, cry, get mad and allow yourself to greave don’t dwell on what’s to come just prepare for it. Do the things you like while you still can and educate yourself how you can do other things. This forum is just the place to ask others how to do things. Remember pals and cals we are never alone on this journey, have fun in life because with out it life is lifeless. :grin: