Falling is a part of life for ataxians, including myself. We can minimize how often we fall by slowing down and such, but it is bound to happen once in a while. So the point is, there's no need to get mad or upset when it does happen.
I do know how hard it is to take this advice because I can obviously relate to it and how difficult it is to just 'move on'. The other day when I was putting together my internet, I fell and busted my lip on the edge of my desk. It hurt so much, that I just sat there whimpering and feeling sorry for myself. I kept saying "why did this have to happen to me?" First of all, there's no one to blame. It was just a natural reaction. I was mad and upset; all kinds of cuss words flew out of my mouth. The crying was ok because my lip really did hurt, but everything else was inappropriate because occasionally falling is just what I do best. Anyway, I got over it about 20 minutes later and continued on with my life. My lip is fine by the way =)
our falls give us our battle sacars! fortunately usually i just get bruises but i did have to get stitches in my head and new glasses last year after a fall!
ReplyDeleteoh yeah!!that is me to a tee...i have made tons of excuses for my "tumbles" to myself, to my friends..etc etc etc...just fell last night in my own kitchen..w an open jug of water..we BOTH fell..it hit the floor i hit my brand new stove and drove the draw at the bottom of that stove.. off track...luckily..we ALL survived...except for my "pride"! my daughter heard me topple and came to my rescue!! ( i live in a in law apt in her home) my son in law fixed the draw!!
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