Assistive devices are live changing. I got a cane, and it only helps on good days. I got walker, despite the feeling of "Fuck, do I really need this? I feel like I'm faking." and having it on bad days when I HAVE to go out has been a game changer.
I also got myself a shower bench and I can ENJOY taking showers again without worrying about falling or cutting them short.
Wedge pillows for bed can help you get out of bed more easily, and can help bloodflow while you sleep.
and YES resistance bands, small handheld dumbbells (2-10lbs) and isometric stretches are all things that can be done in bed, or at your desk!
And I get so tired of hearing it from folks, but yoga really is a good way to stay limber without getting exhausted- it certainly won't cure anything like folks say it will, but it IS a form of exercise that's low impact and the feeling of being able to do it at all is a good way to keep your confidence up!
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Assistive devices are live changing. I got a cane, and it only helps on good days. I got walker, despite the feeling of "Fuck, do I really need this? I feel like I'm faking." and having it on bad days when I HAVE to go out has been a game changer.
I also got myself a shower bench and I can ENJOY taking showers again without worrying about falling or cutting them short.
Wedge pillows for bed can help you get out of bed more easily, and can help bloodflow while you sleep.
and YES resistance bands, small handheld dumbbells (2-10lbs) and isometric stretches are all things that can be done in bed, or at your desk!
And I get so tired of hearing it from folks, but yoga really is a good way to stay limber without getting exhausted- it certainly won't cure anything like folks say it will, but it IS a form of exercise that's low impact and the feeling of being able to do it at all is a good way to keep your confidence up!