I fall a lot. I have MS. Because of that I have problems with my balance and mobility, along with a variety of other medical issues.
Falls can be kind of funny, sometimes. They can be embarrassing. They can hurt more than just your pride. Here are some of the things I go through as The Girl Who Falls:
I’m well known in public places because I’ve had an accident almost everywhere. I even know a large portion of the paramedics in my town. I’ve even been invited to the wedding of one. I kid you not. My ER of choice knows me too.
People who know about my extra special relationship with gravity either make a point of staying far, far away, or hover around so they can catch me at all times. Or make jokes that I should wear a helmet or wrap myself in bubble wrap. Ugh, not cute or funny anymore.
I have an overwhelming fear of staircases, running, walking, and even sitting still. Or lying down. I’ve fallen out of bed.
I can forget about high heels, no heels, or even shoes period sometimes. My bare feet have tripped me up plenty of times.
No one lets me carry anything heavy. Or anything lightweight. I’ve heard just focus on carrying yourself more times than I can count.
I feel a great sense of achievement when I manage to stop myself from falling.
Often times I get angry with myself about my frequent falling. Many people in my life don’t get it. They will tell me that I can’t help it because of my medical conditions, even though I am a bit of a known klutz too.
I see it as a personal shortcoming. One more hurdle in the way of my path to wellness. I’m working on changing my mindset. We all fall down.
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