How to Cope with Being Newly Disabled
Recognize that a disability means changes, but it won't ruin everything., Keep all your doctors' appointments., Tell the people around you the truth., Get a strong support network., Meet the disabled community., Maintain your hobbies or get a new...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Recognize that a disability means changes
Many disabled people can live happy and meaningful lives. -
Step 2: but it won't ruin everything.
A doctor can help you evaluate your condition and find ways to keep your health in good shape.
Don't give up and start skipping them now. , It will make for a better situation if they understand how difficult this is for you. , It's important to have people around you who care about you and can help you through hard times.
Open up to them.
It's okay to be vulnerable, and it's okay to ask for support.
In the long run, you will be glad you did. , People with disabilities get together on the internet, in support groups, and through disability organizations.
Find other people who are going through similar situations, so you can share advice and support each other.
They can show you by example that it's possible to be happy and disabled at the same time.
Consider getting involved in a disability advocacy organization if you feel strongly about it. , It might be the perfect time to experience something you were always meaning to do. -
Step 3: Keep all your doctors' appointments.
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Step 4: Tell the people around you the truth.
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Step 5: Get a strong support network.
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Step 6: Meet the disabled community.
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Step 7: Maintain your hobbies or get a new one.
Detailed Guide
Many disabled people can live happy and meaningful lives.
A doctor can help you evaluate your condition and find ways to keep your health in good shape.
Don't give up and start skipping them now. , It will make for a better situation if they understand how difficult this is for you. , It's important to have people around you who care about you and can help you through hard times.
Open up to them.
It's okay to be vulnerable, and it's okay to ask for support.
In the long run, you will be glad you did. , People with disabilities get together on the internet, in support groups, and through disability organizations.
Find other people who are going through similar situations, so you can share advice and support each other.
They can show you by example that it's possible to be happy and disabled at the same time.
Consider getting involved in a disability advocacy organization if you feel strongly about it. , It might be the perfect time to experience something you were always meaning to do.
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