Tips for Accepting the Need for a Wheelchair

I am an ambulatory wheelchair user, I will say, if you're going to be using it a lot, get a good quality one. You will also come across many accessibility issues you may not have thought of before. Though if you have a support system, you can overcome these. Try to find one with a pocket in the back to put a spare cane or stick to help you stand if you need. Accepting it was hard for me at first too, with being such an active child. But I've cone to realise that my body sends me these messages to protect me. While some may be a little excessive, they still send messages. To rest a little, not push myself too far, and give myself a little grace. You should too. You may only need the chair for a little while, or you may need it for life. You can get accessories for them to make them feel more like you too. I hope you do alright, message me if you need.

I have gotten my wheelchairs through insurance, meaning they have all been basic Drive chairs, prescribed by my primary care dr. This has largely been for cost purposes though, as I am not comfortable sitting in it for long periods. I am starting the journey of trying to get my hands on a custom chair, which I know will be a much bigger process.

hey!!! please try a wheelchair, my main ‘complaint’ is fibromyalgia and the wheelchair has changed my life, although i do need someone to push me or it doesn’t help at all. I have a mobility scooter which i found helped me alot more as i can decide where i’m going, without depending on someone to push me around 😊 hope this helps x

I've been an ambulatory wheelchair user since age 13ish. Developed pots at about 15