How many times in our daily routines do we carry out tasks without even thinking about what we are doing? Making a drink, going to the loo, making dinner, popping out to see a friend.
I think I’ve become too comfortable in parts of my therapy.
I’ve been confidently transferring from wheelchair to bed/loo/bench with my frame and I’m guessing I was too comfortable with it.
On Saturday I learned the hard way about not getting to comfortable.
I had my first fall where I ended up flat on my back on the floor of the bathroom. Rather humiliating and I felt like I’d really had the rug pulled from under my confidence.
Sunday whilst transferring from my chair to bed using my frame I experience an amazing drop straight onto my coccyx, whacking my shoulder blades on the bed frame and feeling like I’m a complete plonker!
Since 10pm last night my right leg decided to go in to an almighty spasm and 21hrs on it still hasn’t let up and I’m in agony & exhausted.
It’s really worn me down physically and emotionally. I really want to progress with my therapy but falling and jumpy legs are breaking down the head space I need to get going.
I know I’ll get back to it but at the moment my emotions are running the show and I’m going to have to work on getting my head round it all. I guess it scared me because what if it happens again,at home or here? I can’t do anything reliant on my legs as I just don’t trust them.
Being away from my family is really hurting and every goodbye is harder. These falls and lack of trust I have is going to keep me away longer.
It’s ridiculous I know. I know people have falls all the time but it’s a new thing to me and it’s flipping frustrating.
One lesson learned!! When you are carrying out a task don’t let it control you, don’t get complacent and comfortable.
One confused lady signing out to try and get this muddle sorted.
SN Mum
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