Michael
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Hi, my name is Michael, looking to chat...
Posts: 99
Gender: Male
Dev Status: Disabled Male
Relationship Status: Single
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Post by Michael on Dec 1, 2019 15:07:51 GMT -5
I hate my chair so much that I try to 'hide' it. I am C6 complete and could do with more support for my needs i.e. balance etc but I have this 'thing' stripped down...no arm rests, low back, too narrow so that my body stands out more than it, brakes hidden under the seat etc. When I am put to bed, I have this thing removed from my bedroom. I'm 34 yrs post injury and still can't stand the sight of it, I avoid mirrors as I hate my reflection. It is a government issue as I refuse to buy one, I'd rather donate money to charity than pay a private company and buy a more suitable light weight one. It's not the most hygienic either as I refuse to clean or have it cleaned. Hey folks, sorry if I'm coming across as a miserable so and so, I actually am a joyful happy bunny most the time, I just hate this thing. Michael x Hello Michael . I’ve ‘liked’ your post though it’s not easy reading. There’s no need to apologise; as raindrop has said you’re simply being honest & straightforward & I appreciate that. It sounds as if you’ve never really accepted your chair or maybe even your disability. At 34 years post injury you’re similar to @tykes & yet your attitude is a world apart, his zen like acceptance is in total contrast to your own. I cannot begin to imagine what lithe transition from AB to PWD is like. I’ve said elsewhere that I believe we all crave acceptance in one form or another, but I’m beginning to realise that if others are to accept us we first have to accept ourselves & maybe that the hardest thing to do. I also agree with @delight in that perhaps by replacing your chair with a newer more comfortable one my help you to look better & therefore feel better. How nice loulou, very thoughtful words and useful. Guess I'll always feel like this to be honest. I do tend to 'forget' I am confined to this now. Like I say though, on the whole, I am a very happy person in life and just do my best to conveniently forget my situ. Michael xx
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Michael
Junior Member
Hi, my name is Michael, looking to chat...
Posts: 99
Gender: Male
Dev Status: Disabled Male
Relationship Status: Single
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Post by Michael on Dec 1, 2019 15:10:04 GMT -5
I hate my chair so much that I try to 'hide' it. I am C6 complete and could do with more support for my needs i.e. balance etc but I have this 'thing' stripped down...no arm rests, low back, too narrow so that my body stands out more than it, brakes hidden under the seat etc. When I am put to bed, I have this thing removed from my bedroom. I'm 34 yrs post injury and still can't stand the sight of it, I avoid mirrors as I hate my reflection. It is a government issue as I refuse to buy one, I'd rather donate money to charity than pay a private company and buy a more suitable light weight one. It's not the most hygienic either as I refuse to clean or have it cleaned. Hey folks, sorry if I'm coming across as a miserable so and so, I actually am a joyful happy bunny most the time, I just hate this thing. Michael x I wouldnt even begin to understand your feelings about this, other than to say...perhaps a small part of your dislike may be because your chair is uncomfortable, unsuitable, ugly and dirty ? Is there a chance that if you invested in a chair that suited, you would feel more comfortable? Both literally and figuratively? Solid advice delight, I may take your advice. Thank you xx
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