CAVGI01


    Location:
    New York
    Your Disability BKA
    How long have you been an amputee? 0-1 year
    How did you become disabled? DIABETES
    What type(s) of prosthesis do you use? OSSUR VARIFLEX
    About Me Recent Amputee due to diabetic complications BKA Right leg.
    Music Moody Blues, Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd
    Books Lord of the Rings
    Here For Friendships
    Relationship Status Single
    Orientation Straight
    Children Maybe Someday
    Body Type More to love
    Height 6'0"
    Religion Catholic
    Ethnicity White / Caucasian
    Smoke No
    Drink Socially

    The pyschological effects

    Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 03:52 PM [General]

    The psychological effects that are present in individuals as a result of being disabled are a cause for concern. People with disabilities gain an emotional burden and sometimes encounter psychological effects. "The psychological 'experience' of physical disability and deformity encompasses myriad emotional reactions, a 'call to arms' of one's coping repertoire and defenses, and a journey of personal challenge through the caveats of despair and loss to the ultimate reclaiming of oneself"

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    Tai Chi

    Sunday, March 23, 2008, 08:43 PM [General]

    I was all ways into the martial arts at a young age. Now that Im a amputee i think Tai Chi is the way to go. Its slower and seems like something I could do for health. Any amputees have experience in the martial arts or any suggestions?   Regard's

    Gian

     

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    hey man,
    soryy i havent been here as regularly as i once was. college is gtting demanding.
    hope ur staying strong.
    peace

    Abe
    March 27, 2008
    08:46 AM CST

    I'm so sorry to hear things not going as fast as you'd like it to go for you.....Is it a bad fit??

    jimmy
    March 04, 2008
    04:04 PM CST

    Just checking in to see how the new Prosthesis is doing? Things going ok?

    jimmy
    January 31, 2008
    09:36 AM CST

    I hope you are doing better. I think it is normal to feel depressed and have some mood swings during the first year after amputation and maybe longer. It's great that you have this group of peers to vent to and get support from. The thoughts you have expressed in your blogs are spoken from depression--not from the real you. I truly believe it will get so much better for you over time. Take care:) Your friend, Melissa

    Melissa
    January 15, 2008
    03:02 PM CST