Hi, my name is Martina22!

Martina22

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 

Martina22

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. 

Martina22

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.. 

Martina22

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 . 

Hannah_Alumni

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. 

Martina22

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 similar 

Hannah_Alumni

Why not join us over in the Coffee Lounge? It's where we have debates, play games and get to know each other