Hi, my name is Michele2020! Lumbar spinal stenosis, feeling lonely

Michele2020
Michele2020 Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited May 31 in Talk about your impairment

Hello! That may sound happy, but I am anything but. I have suffered from Lumbar Spinal Stenosis since 2022. I have gone from using a cane - to - a walker - to a wheelchair. I have every rotten problem that goes along with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Sometimes I am depressed - sometimes I am angry - sometimes I am bitter. But mainly, I feel lonely. I have family and friends, but they don't understand how I feel. I know that is not their fault. I am grateful for them, and their support and yet, at the same time, so lonely…

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  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Community Member Posts: 3,893 Championing

    Good morning @Michele2020 welcome to the Community. I hope you enjoy your time on the forum. Any questions just ask.

    Thank you for telling us something about yourself. I am sorry you are having such a challenging time.

    We are a friendly and supportive forum so have a look around and join in when you are ready.

    Take care.

  • luvpink
    luvpink Community Member Posts: 4,975 Championing

    @Michele2020

    Hi and a very warm welcome to the community.

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 3,921 Online Community Team

    Hi @Michele2020 and welcome to the community. I'm sorry you're having such a hard time. I always say that having a disability makes you go through a grieving period as you try to adjust to your new life. It's wonderful that you have supportive people around you, but I can understand that it's easy to still feel lonely.

    Have you looked up any support groups near you or on facebook so you can connect with people that may understand? There are members here who also have lumbar spinal stenosis so I've updated your post title so that hopefully they'll see it.

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