keeping active mentally it's also very essential and after my workplace only employees me one day a week I had to find something else to fill my time!that is why I volunteer at an elementary school five days a week and since physically exercise an option but just cruising through the neighborhood or wherever will make you feel much better no matter the season! 16 years post injury and constantly getting repairs done to my chair is testimony of that?
----- Original Message ---- From: Aaron Mann <[email protected]> To: karan alexander <[email protected]>; [email protected] Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 7:20:19 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] 2nd time posting here I distinctly remember being tired and COLD the first 5 to 10 years. I don't really think diet is the only issue. Although, do not expect to eat as much as you did prior to your injury. If you do, be prepared for a tractor-tire around your mid-section. I remember my Dr.'s saying that my body was still adjusting to being in a sitting position all day. That the brain is not used to being at a physical state-of-rest 24/7. (exercise greatly helps) Are you cold a lot? I know that if I am in a room below 78 for too long, them it takes a looong time to get back to feeling warmly comfortable again. I remember many many hours basking in direct sunlight the first many years post injury. Sorry, no magic potions in this world. You'll find each of us here had to discover our own rituals. Fun part is that while no one here has the same rituals, none contain unique parts. So, listen and try things you hear here. Stick with what works for you. God bless, Aaron Mann C4-5, 1988 -----Original Message----- From: karan alexander [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 5:18 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [QUAD-L] 2nd time posting here Thank you for responding to my initial post, it feels encouraging to know I'm not the only one out here (even though I feel like it). Is it common to chronically feel tired, I don't eat right & I know that does not help - it's dinner time & I've had a bananna, a coke & a handful of popcorn. I'm also trying as of today to wean myself from fentanyl patches (not happy so far). Anyway, does anyone find any vitamins, shakes, protein bars, etc. to be helpful? I'm looking for a magic potion... Thanks
