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Hey, @disguy_ovahea
Noticed your very active account is only 5 days old, and wanted to take the opportunity to welcome you to Lemmy!
Thanks for joining!
Thanks! I’m currently disabled, so I’ve been online a lot. Reddit isn’t what it used to be, (lots more polarizing toxicity) so I figured I’d finally take the leap to the fediverse.
Very much understand. And there are so many interesting folks and things to talk about here! Glad you're getting involved.
And very much agree on Reddit toxicity. Terrible. Though in time Lemmy may become the same.
You mention that you are currently disabled?
I find that a fascinating way to describe it, because I've only known ever known of non-disabled and disabled individuals (my apologies if there are more correct terms).
My understanding has always been disabilities are permanent, but always love learning how I have been wrong, so please share if you are comfortable.
Since you are "currently" so, I must assume it is temporary. If you don't mind me asking, what is your recovery time till no longer being that way?
Also, hope you have a positive support structure to help with any needs your disability may make more difficult.
Looking forward to your future contributions.
Aren’t you sweet. I don’t mind. I sustained a traumatic injury, right before the pandemic, that resulted in neuropathy. It was a slow start to recovery due to the lack of available doctors and treatment, but I think I’m on track now.
I’m way too dependent on getting out and meeting people every day to lie down and accept disability, so I’ve been working on balanced exercise, stretches, and some light yoga to get me in acceptable shape. Luckily, I was relatively fit prior to my injury, so I’m just focusing on getting the muscles to stabilize the nerve to minimize pain. Nerves may heal over time, so I can be optimistic about that as well.
Thanks for being so friendly and supportive.
Well, I appreciate you being willing to share.
And thank you for helping me to understand that not all disabilities are permanent.
It helps to hear about others troubles; we all get so wrapped up in our own we at times forget everyone else is dealing with their own.
COVID did such a number on needed non-COVID care. My own neighbor was forced to wait over two years for hip surgery to walk again, which they considered elective, which is absurd. I'm sorry that you, like all too many others, had to wait so long, and that the wait extended your recovery window.
I'm rooting for you to stick with your balancing, stretching, and yoga!
It is amazing how much can be regained through constant efforts. Physical therapy on my opinion is too often ignored by patients in their recovery, especially in less serious injuries than your own. Just keep at it! It gets better!
Thanks again for joining and contributing.
Hope your recovery is as full and as short as can be.