Lovetohike
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Sherpa,
So sorry to hear of this accident. Isn't it amazing how things in your life can just instantly go from one state to such a different one so unexpectedly and quickly. As a verteran of a serious accident and eventual recovery, I can only say that you have trust yourself and time, and that you will improve. At the same time, you absolutely can't rush things. No amount of will power or positive thoughts can totally overcome the body's timing and need to heal. I hope you have a good doctor and physical therapist(s) who will tell you what you can and can't do. Following this type of advice, being patient, and working damn hard when they tell you it's o.k. will get you back as quick as possible. Once you get past the "can't do anything" phase (hopefully quickly!), you can actually make a game of working with your phyiscal therapists and trying to figure out new and interesting ways to do things that are appropriate for your level of healing. And you will have a new set of interesting experiences and anectdotes. I found that physical therapists tend to love working with fit people who are highly motivated to recover, it's a nice break from their usual clientele. But perhaps I'm getting ahead of where you are now. Just try to remain peaceful and hopeful and feel good about the incredible number of people who care about you and are wishing the best for you.
So sorry to hear of this accident. Isn't it amazing how things in your life can just instantly go from one state to such a different one so unexpectedly and quickly. As a verteran of a serious accident and eventual recovery, I can only say that you have trust yourself and time, and that you will improve. At the same time, you absolutely can't rush things. No amount of will power or positive thoughts can totally overcome the body's timing and need to heal. I hope you have a good doctor and physical therapist(s) who will tell you what you can and can't do. Following this type of advice, being patient, and working damn hard when they tell you it's o.k. will get you back as quick as possible. Once you get past the "can't do anything" phase (hopefully quickly!), you can actually make a game of working with your phyiscal therapists and trying to figure out new and interesting ways to do things that are appropriate for your level of healing. And you will have a new set of interesting experiences and anectdotes. I found that physical therapists tend to love working with fit people who are highly motivated to recover, it's a nice break from their usual clientele. But perhaps I'm getting ahead of where you are now. Just try to remain peaceful and hopeful and feel good about the incredible number of people who care about you and are wishing the best for you.
...Feel better.You'll get through this because of those who love you and the things you love to do. You possess a lust for living life on your terms. This may slow you down for a while but it won't stop you.
