Things To Know
1. You are not alone. There is a whole community of SCI survivors across the globe and over 10,000 in Florida alone, joined by approximately 500 new injuries every year in Florida. Seek out help, mentors, and new friends who can help you in the process of adjustment.
2. Adjustment can consist of certain stages. Denial, Disbelief, Sadness, Depression, Anger, Bargaining, and Acceptance.
3. Attitude is everything. It is proven that people who adjust well to changes often lead healthier, happier, more productive lives. Don't let irrantional beliefs make your emotional health plummet. This often leads to unhealthy adjustment habits, which likely will put you in greater risk of developing a myriad of medical complications exacerbated by SCI.
4. Hope is good, motivation is better. Having hope to walk again after SCI is natural; however, only a few people fully recover. Motivate yourself to gain strength and function. Set personal goals based on rehabilitation expectations, and find purpose in your new life.
Your Most Important Resources Right Now
- The Florida Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center.
- Your Rehabilitative Therapists, Physicians, and Psychologists.
- Other SCI Survivors. The Resource Center has a Peer Mentoring Program. Call and ask about it.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the experienced staff at the Florida Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center.
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