Post by cunning69guy on Apr 27, 2008 5:09:36 GMT -5
SittingPretty,
My opinion, for whatever it's worth, is to pick a career/life plan now, that's attainable as you are now, secure in the knowledge that as you improve you will become more and more efficient and possibly less "limited" by whatever you decide now. I'm not saying to stop rehabbing, but start getting what you need for the future you desire accomplished, be that schooling/training, housing, transportation, etc. As the years progress, especially for incompletes like us, the morning "struggle" will get somewhat easier and streamlined, and all your ADL's will strengthen you as much as rehab and make life "easier" and more time efficient. The key is not putting things off, but being realistic in your choices now. The more effort you put in now, the easier things are down the line. The toughest thing is picking a career/life path that is sustainable over the years from a chair accounting for the extra effort required to perform in an AB world.
Whatever you choose, the best of luck to you. It sounds to me like you're already thinking long-term and considering the intricacies and differences that life ahead will encompass.
My opinion, for whatever it's worth, is to pick a career/life plan now, that's attainable as you are now, secure in the knowledge that as you improve you will become more and more efficient and possibly less "limited" by whatever you decide now. I'm not saying to stop rehabbing, but start getting what you need for the future you desire accomplished, be that schooling/training, housing, transportation, etc. As the years progress, especially for incompletes like us, the morning "struggle" will get somewhat easier and streamlined, and all your ADL's will strengthen you as much as rehab and make life "easier" and more time efficient. The key is not putting things off, but being realistic in your choices now. The more effort you put in now, the easier things are down the line. The toughest thing is picking a career/life path that is sustainable over the years from a chair accounting for the extra effort required to perform in an AB world.
Whatever you choose, the best of luck to you. It sounds to me like you're already thinking long-term and considering the intricacies and differences that life ahead will encompass.
