ruetheday
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Post by ruetheday on Aug 7, 2014 16:54:50 GMT -5
It feels weird to say this, but...no.
I'm lucky enough to have a lot of function already, and pretty happy. I was born this way, and I'm used it. Sometimes it sucks to be missing a hand, but I just can't picture life being any different.
Makes no sense, not even to me, but that's how I feel. Wouldn't know how to deal with the change.
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scott
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Post by scott on Aug 7, 2014 16:56:31 GMT -5
Yea for sure. In a heartbeat.
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Post by mealsonwheels on Oct 16, 2014 17:20:09 GMT -5
How about this twist on the darthoso's question...for the disabled guys, if offered a cure, would you take it? I suspect the answers would be all over the place, from person to person and day to day. As for me, I probably wouldn't take it, because my disability isn't very limiting and is so ingrained into my self-image that it would be emotionally disorienting to change. In a way, it's like asking someone if they would like to suddenly be 7 feet tall. That might sound interesting to try, but ultimately would also be disorienting. That might sound like an odd thing for me to say, but I have had a roughly similar experience: at one time I had an experience we all dream of (financially). Prior to the experience, my assumption was that it would be fantastic. Well it was good, but at the end of the day I was not one iota happier. That was a surprise; I expected I would be in the clouds, but my experience was quite different. My guess is that people who suddenly become disabled have a very disorienting experience, and would greatly prefer to be back the way they were, but those who were born with disabilities would be less clear-cut. I'm kind of in the middle, I was born with the defect, but it wasn't an issue until early adulthood. I've been A/B and dis, but it wasn't a sudden transition. So guys, would you take the cure? I wasn't born with it, but was injured when I was 2, so I don't remember my life before. That said, I would take a cure in a heartbeat.
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littlesparkle
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Post by littlesparkle on Oct 16, 2014 20:35:16 GMT -5
My ex had his injury in his 20s and the only thing he misses the most is not being able to use his hands. When the cure subject came up and he had to choose bet being able to walk again or regain use of his hands..it was a no brainer for him. Of course a cure for everything would be most welcomed. I guess it depends on the level of your injury or disability and how well you've adjusted to it.
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Post by A££Y "Cuddles" Magoo on Oct 17, 2014 0:18:27 GMT -5
Gotz no dev so right now So I'd take it, fuck yeah, no question. If I had me a nice tho, I probably wouldn't.
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Post by RollAlongSlowly on Oct 17, 2014 6:10:12 GMT -5
My ex had his injury in his 20s and the only thing he misses the most is not being able to use his hands. When the cure subject came up and he had to choose bet being able to walk again or regain use of his hands..it was a no brainer for him. Of course a cure for everything would be most welcomed. I guess it depends on the level of your injury or disability and how well you've adjusted to it. This......all day long Walkings overrated anyway......
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Post by Ray T on Oct 17, 2014 11:44:00 GMT -5
I would only take a cure if there was 100% certainty of no side effects. And it was a 100% cure that would put me back in the same condition as before my SCI. I was 33 yeaer old and at my prime when I was hurt now I am 44 and settled into life as a wheeler. I have found very few limits to what I can do if I want to do it bad enough. So truely I don't think I am missing out on much being in a chair.
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Post by A££Y "Cuddles" Magoo on Oct 17, 2014 16:00:24 GMT -5
Gotz no dev so right now So I'd take it, fuck yeah, no question. If I had me a nice tho, I probably wouldn't. You're so shallow A££y. I think that's why I like you so much. I can identify with you on all of your two levels ;-) How do you feel since you converted to pounds BTW? I think it suits you being British. frist, lold! ;D Second, I could've gone deeper as to why I would take the cure but really, who wants to hear me blather on about not being able to wipe my ass and that it would be kind of nice if I were able to do soo? Also I thought I could fool people into thinking I was sweet for not taking the cure for the dev of my dreams, but alas, you have seen right through me... It's all about the P*ssy and nothing more. Third, This changing to pounds thing has really made me a jolly ol bloke and I must say I'm quite enjoying this Taking the Mickey thing we got going on between us. And I must admit that I'm quite glad that u fancy me, so if you'd like to have a nice chin wag then give us a ring yah? But if you're really up for a do then come up to my flat, it's the monkey up there but I recon we could fix that right quick with some Rumpy-Pumpy yah? Cause as u know, I'm always on the pull.
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Post by Kiran on Oct 18, 2014 18:43:10 GMT -5
If you asked me this question when I was a little boy who spent most of my time praying to Our Lady in a small cave near the hospital where I had my treatment desperately begging for my healing for me to at least to be capable to play soccer with my friends, or when I was a teenager struggling daily by acceptance (both myself and other people), I would have said yes without thinking twice! But now, as my life is already stabilized and I finally got the strength to accept the double burden of being both gay and disabled (Thank you all, PD guys! ) I honestly do not know yet how to answer to this difficult question...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2014 23:46:37 GMT -5
You wouldn't imagine the price I would pay for a cure.
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Post by geekychair on Oct 19, 2014 0:06:52 GMT -5
I'd be especially happy for a cure, but just a treatment would be enough for me to take huge risks.
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bangbang
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Post by bangbang on Jun 8, 2015 16:18:44 GMT -5
I would take the cure. I've already learned to appreciate all the little things in life, from everyday things like picking up a cup, being able to smile, and I can relate my struggles to other people's, even though it varies from person to person.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2015 20:24:28 GMT -5
yeah, ill take it. you wouldn't have to ask twice if you had it ready to give to me.
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Post by rollingup on Jul 6, 2015 0:23:37 GMT -5
I'll take the cure but its complecated . My disability is cp and although mind isn't the worse case of cp out there I can walk using a walker or crutches but a wheelchair is just easier to navigate around the city in. I'm independent I can take care of my self as far as cooking cleaning bathing shopping and such task . Transferring can be hard some days when my knees hurts but it still can be done .it's just I know with all the pt in the world I won't be able to walk without a limp or a small gait walk . That's what really frustrating to me because in all my life I made it a point to do things myself so I won't have to ask for help or assistance but to know there's still a limit to as far I can go as far improving my mobility sucks. So for that I'll take the cure but with that being said I'll miss the pain. I know it sounds weird but the physical and emotional pain that comes with c.p made me who I am on one hand it made me bitter and angry but on the other hand it motivated me to go beyond my capabilities. So without those pains I might have grown up to be a different person I may have seen life differently for the better or worse . I love this pain but I also hate it but take pride in the fact that I'm able to endure this .
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2015 15:59:03 GMT -5
what if it was only partial? like only your fingers or hands and arms? bowel and bladder? abs? these would be my top five to get back...
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