Anxiety about going out on my scooter - Page 2 — Scope | Disability forum
If we become concerned about you or anyone else while using one of our services, we will act in line with our safeguarding policy and procedures. This may involve sharing this information with relevant authorities to ensure we comply with our policies and legal obligations.

Find out how to let us know if you're concerned about another member's safety.
Please read our updated community house rules and community guidelines.

Anxiety about going out on my scooter

Options
2»

Comments

  • phillycollings29
    phillycollings29 Community member Posts: 57 Courageous
    Options
    Hi @Saffy
    One of the things I tried which worked successfully was to ask for a member of staff to help me when I went into a big store like Tesco.  Is it possible to do that?  You could then ask all those questions and even mention the problem with punctures.   :)


    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Wini1960
    Wini1960 Community member Posts: 130 Pioneering
    Options
    Saffy I know what you mean depression can make you lonely. I have two beautiful daughters and husband but when I'm in that dark place its lonely. Did you go to a Club before lockdown? Or have a hobby. Sometimes having an activity you enjoy helps you. I would love to meet up with you when lockdown is more relaxed. I will pray for you Saffy.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Posts: 10,586 Disability Gamechanger
    Options
    Wini1960 said:
    Hi Chloe_Scope thank you so much. I take amitriptyline at night and I sleep peacefully but some days my back spasms can be so severe in the day time. Hopefully together with my physiotherapist I can manage my pain better.
    I'm glad that helps, I too take it at night for nerve pain. Hope today is a little easier.
    Scope

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Saffy
    Saffy Community member Posts: 88 Courageous
    Options
    phillycollings29 said:
    Hi @Saffy
    One of the things I tried which worked successfully was to ask for a member of staff to help me when I went into a big store like Tesco.  Is it possible to do that?  You could then ask all those questions and even mention the problem with punctures.   :)


    The problem is that on the outside I come across as very jolly, being very capable and always good for a laugh. It's all a mask, a coping mechanism. I wouldn't even know how to let down my guard down face to face with someone.
    If I have a problem I always look for a way to solve it, and usually do. But just now I haven't got the energy to even try. Everything is a struggle. To admit things is to explain them and I just can't go through any more explaining, I'm so tired of it. I don't think it's depression. I've lost my oomh!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Saffy
    Saffy Community member Posts: 88 Courageous
    Options
    Wini1960 said:
    Saffy I know what you mean depression can make you lonely. I have two beautiful daughters and husband but when I'm in that dark place its lonely. Did you go to a Club before lockdown? Or have a hobby. Sometimes having an activity you enjoy helps you. I would love to meet up with you when lockdown is more relaxed. I will pray for you Saffy.
    I don't socialise. I have medical problems which make socialising embarrassing and I'm always very anxious about it in company. It's nothing to do with my appearance in case you're wondering:)
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • phillycollings29
    phillycollings29 Community member Posts: 57 Courageous
    Options
    I hear you @Saffy.  Sounds like you have a good coping mechanism and people warm to that.  I'm really sorry you are struggling just now though and hope you find your 'oomh' soon again.   :)
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Brightness

Categories

Complete our feedback form and tell us how we can make the community better.