I have a fan and nyquil by my bed and a hospital bed so hopefully just sitting up and getting a good.... well, you know,.... will take care of me next time. azdave "I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances." _- Martha Washington Daveoconnell.com
In a message dated 11/18/2011 3:17:16 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Thanks Dave, That might want to explain why several quads I know insist on having a fan blowing in their faces at night. Perhaps we just discovered another Quad-Quirk. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/18/2011 4:14:20 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: I have had numerous panic attacks as well. the room is too small, all at night. I can't breathe, can't get out........ I hope I don't get trapped in one. I have to get up and go outside or sit in front of a fan on high for about an hour. then I use nyquil and ambien to pass out until am. what a terrible experience. completeness is the most differentiating between quads. I'm a c3/4 incomplete and realize from this list just how lucky I am. I could live alone but have no desire to do so. azdave _ (http://daveoconnell.com/) _In a message dated 11/18/2011 2:41:14 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [email protected] writes: I went through a spell four or five years ago with those very same symptoms. It felt like the ceiling and all four walls were closing in on me. I eventually found myself with full fledged panic attacks. It was horrible. I actually did sleep in my tilt chair for a few nights. This went on for nearly a year. The doc and I finally found a combination of drugs that calmed me down. I completely understand how he feels. Larry Willis Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: _ (http://daveoconnell.com/) [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) (http://daveoconnell.com/) _ From: _ (http://daveoconnell.com/) [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) (http://daveoconnell.com/) _ Date: November 18, 2011 3:55:22 PM EST To: _ (http://daveoconnell.com/) [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) _, _ (http://daveoconnell.com/) [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) (http://daveoconnell.com/) _ Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] sleep? _ (http://daveoconnell.com/) Greetings Nancy, I'm surprised that your son doesn't realize that his condition is quite normal, once he gets into bed and lacking the strength to position himself. Kind of like a fish out of water. The answer or resolves are not simple but must be tried n errored. Quads are so different. Not only by the level of injury, but also the effects and results differ greatly on those injured at the same level. Some may have biceps and no triceps. Others have triceps and no biceps. And then there are those with triceps on one arm and biceps on the other. Transfers and positioning are taught by OT in Rehab Hospitals and sometimes at home. Sometimes it happens and other times it was never meant to be. Is your son presently working with a Occupational Therapist, at home? Best Wishes In a message dated 11/18/2011 1:39:13 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) _ writes:_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) My son is having a really hard time with the fact that once he is out of his chair in bed that he can't get up. Mind you he has an automatic adjustable bed. Wants to try sleeping in his chair. Needless to say...I will not let that happen if I have any say....has anyone else had this overwhelming feeling. Can most of you sit up, reposition yourselves or transfer out of bed / Peace be with you........ Nancy P =
