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I am coming here for myself now because I have found such support and help here in the past. I broke my ankle, had surgery and have to be non weight bearing for 8 weeks. I am managing but find myself experiencing tremendous anxiety which I am prone to. I know part of it is lack of control. I also know I have inherited this trait.
I do have In home PT twice a week. I have the help and support of my husband. It just gets hard to ask for help with what I can't do but I know that is normal.
Leading up to this event I was having alot of anxiety. I am switching my antidepressant and I know that can take time. I guess I just am looking for any thoughts anyone might have. I can't get to therapy yet at the stage I am in. I am using a walker with my good foot. Anyway I look forward to hearing from anyone who has anything to share

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Hi! I also have severe anxiety. I’ve found that sometimes doing a jigsaw puzzle helps me focus outside myself. Or finding a gentle book that has resolution and happy ending. I actually keep 2-3 old faves for that. Folding clothes when stuck in one spot or sorting paperwork for filing. I shredded years of paperwork sitting in one spot. Going thru old photos or cleaning up phone didn’t require standing. Hugs and sorry about your injury. Us old timers and long time readers gotta be careful!
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I also find my anxiety goes nuts when I'm injured or otherwise physically limited. I did a quick search on you tube and there are a lot of seated exercise videos if you search "wheelchair exercise" maybe something like that might help you? It's also not great for anxiety to miss the fresh air and sunshine of ourdoors time. Maybe hubby could take you on a drive through date, get take out and eat in the car at a sunny park with the windows down. Hope you heal up well and quickly.
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