Hi, my name is Martina22!
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Martina22
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I am severely sight impaired, I lost my sight about three years ago in my early fifties and struggle with the mental challenges it has brought. I am generally positive but sometimes need a vit of support
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yes I do, I have an amazing family who all help. As my kids still live at home I was really focused on keeping things normal after my sight loss. I returned to work and that really helps. My colleague s help a lot. Sometimes, when a few things go wrong in a row I feel useless and it all overwhelms me. Most of the time I am ok, it just sometimes builds up and my self confidence is gone. It’s something I find hard to talk to family about sometimes s.0
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Yes, I had counselling in the beginning but I am thinking of trying again now. Things have moved on and different things worry me so it ,might help. I found before I didn’t really get many strategies to help but I might be in a better position to know what I am looking for now..0
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I am not sure whether to go to RNIB for specialised sight loss counselling or normal nhs route as obviously other things cause me stress other than just the sight loss .0
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Hello @Martina22
Welcome to the community!How are you today?
I see paries has given some great advice! I'm happy to hear you have support around you. I hope the community can be a place of support for you and where you can make friends.0 -
Thanks I am good. I am hoping to find some people to chat to. However much I am surrounded by people I can still feel isolated. I really hate being the one that needs help. It’s hard to accept . But I am sure others feel similar0
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Why not join us over in the Coffee Lounge? It's where we have debates, play games and get to know each other0
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