http://www.disabledonline.com/community/blog/category/health/ Blog categories... http://www.disabledonline.com/community/azure13/blog/struggle-with-attitude/ I have been struggling with self-pity for several months now. When I was first injured and even when I was diagnosed with disabling illness, I felt de...
Lately, I've been getting sick a lot. And in addition to that, it just seems like Murphy's Law prevails in my life. I am starting to feel as if the Universe is out to get me. The more determined I am to overcome, the more determined it is to bring me down with one problem after another. Am I really doing battle? Sounds crazy, I know, but this IS how it feels. I know it has to be me and my attitude.

Today, I got online to find people like me, struggling to accept a new life without their previous capabilities. I have no idea if anyone will even read this. And if they do, will they just think I'm nuts. I don't mind commiseration for sure but I would really like to hear from someone else that's gone, or is going, through this. How are you helping yourself? How are you coping? I have all the support I need for my physical health, none of it really helping, but at least it's getting attention. But as for the mental struggles of adjusting to a disability, not much help at all and this seems like a bigger problem than my body.]]> http://www.disabledonline.com/community/azure13/blog/struggle-with-attitude/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:51:59 +0000 azure13 http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/our-skin/ I always worry about pressure sore so I make a point of changing positions often and using the correct cushion. So far I been very lucky and never had... I always worry about pressure sore so I make a point of changing positions often and using the correct cushion. So far I been very lucky and never had one. Hygiene is extremely important as clean skin will not break down as easily. What I recently learned was how important it is to have plenty of fluids each day, staying hydrated plays a big role on ones skin who is either bedridden or sitting in a wheelchair. I always take time to check my skin when bathing. Should you ever see a break down the doctor should be called immediately. I am now forcing myself to dink water everyday. http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/our-skin/ Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:49:43 +0000 rainey http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/polio-awareness-month/ OCTOBER 2011.
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]]> http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/polio-awareness-month/ Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:14:00 +0000 rainey http://www.disabledonline.com/community/Donald/blog/we-only-get-one-go-round-at-life/ My sister and I were in a car accident Monday. It really brought home the fact that life is short and can be taken away in the blink of an eye. Were b... My sister and I were in a car accident Monday. It really brought home the fact that life is short and can be taken away in the blink of an eye. Were both extremely fortunate that we did not die in the accident. Death is something I rarely thought about but now its a common thought in my mind. We only get one go around in life and we all need to make the most of it. So chase your dreams and enjoy every moment of life because non of us know how long will be here to rock the world. http://www.disabledonline.com/community/Donald/blog/we-only-get-one-go-round-at-life/ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:05:13 +0000 Donald http://www.disabledonline.com/community/TerenceW1960/blog/about-terence-walton/ My name is Terence Walton and I was born disabled and walk with clutches through my school and my working years. Then I started gaining weight due to ...
Now I spend most of my day working with my Internet business creating residual income for my family and I. My goal is to provide financial freedom, take long vacations, and not have to worry about where the next dollar is coming from.

In my search for a program that will meet my goal of financial freedom, I finally found what I was looking for. It is a community of 4 programs of which 3 of the programs allowed you to become a free member and if you choose, upgrade with a one-to-time fee. That’s right, no monthly or annual fee. The four programs work hand-in-hand together and provide the opportunity to build a down line, advertise, email to over 15,000 opted in members and create a steady residual income with live on-line training and Skype support chat room.

The owner is a great guy and is very into helping his members achieve their personal and financial goals. He has recently added a great new program that will not only increase my residual income potential but more importantly, my health. It’s a nutritional and cleansing program and I was so excited about it after viewing the videos and reading about it, that I had to enroll immediately so I can start on my new goal of losing 100 pounds and make money too.

Losing this weight will help me walk again with the aid of clutches, and ride in a car instead of a wheelchair accessible van. I will be able to become more functional without the dependence of a wheelchair.

Thanks for reading!

Terence Walton]]> http://www.disabledonline.com/community/TerenceW1960/blog/about-terence-walton/ Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:59:22 +0000 TerenceW1960 http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/jerry-lewis-no-longer-mda-s-national-chairman/
Lewis, 85, has been the MDA's national chairman since the early 1950s and has hosted the Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon since 1966.

He announced in May that he was retiring as host of the telethon that has become synonymous with his name. But Lewis added that he planned to make his final appearance on this year's Sept. 4, show and planned on continuing to serve as MDA's national chairman.

MDA Chairman of the Board R. Rodney Howell said in a statement that Lewis "will not be appearing on the telethon" and "we will not be replacing him as MDA national chairman."

Howell added that Lewis "is a world-class humanitarian and we're forever grateful to him for his more than half century of generous service to MDA."

The statement did not provide any further explanation for the moves, and calls to the Tucson, Ariz,-based nonprofit weren't immediately returned Wednesday night. Representatives for Lewis, a publicist and a manager, also did not immediately respond to messages left for comment.

Lewis, a Las Vegas resident, has in recent years battled a debilitating back condition, heart issues and the crippling lung disease pulmonary fibrosis.

MDA officials said more than $1 billion has been raised during Muscular Dystrophy Association telethons over the years and a national network of some 200 hospital-affiliated clinics has opened since Lewis became involved in the telethon.

Lewis' first live Labor Day weekend telethon in 1966 was broadcast by a single New York City television station. It raised more than $1 million in pledges.

The telethon moved from New York to Las Vegas in 1973 and had stints in Los Angeles before returning in 2006 to Las Vegas.

Last year's Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon aired from the South Coast hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip and was broadcast by more than 170 stations. It raised almost $59 million to fund research to find a cure for muscular dystrophy and ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease.

The live telethon usually lasts 21 1/2 hours. Sometimes Lewis would sing or tell lighthearted jokes. He introduced guests and other performers like a ringmaster. Sometimes, he turned serious and shared stories of people afflicted by the disease or who were helped by the association. All the while, he urged donors to contribute while a tote board rang up pledge totals.

Some telethon moments have made history.]]> http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/jerry-lewis-no-longer-mda-s-national-chairman/ Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:16:55 +0000 rainey http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/melt-downs/ Just to help you understand a bit more why I have a melt downs. Life is not always easy for anyone and it is even harder being disabled. I had many ch... Just to help you understand a bit more why I have a melt downs. Life is not always easy for anyone and it is even harder being disabled. I had many changes in my life within a very short period of time, the biggest challenge was learning to live alone from a wheelchair. Sure I am doing OK but little things that go wrong just build up ...and then I melt down regroup and start again. What upsets me is when I am told I need to get control or I need to be medicated. I will not let anyone talk down to me or disrespect me for giving it my best. Little things that able body take for granted can be very frustrating for me, something as simple as making ice. I can guarantee you when I fill the ice trays not only do I get a bath but my floor gets washed as well and after cleaning it up three times in a row yes I do get frustrated. There is nothing major wrong I know I am lucky my heath is good and I am grateful I have a roof over my head and food in my mouth. What I would like the most from my family and friends is to understand getting older and living alone is a challenge for me and I do stumble but I am giving it my best and trying not co depend on anyone. Do you have them? A melt down is not self pity and nothing to be ashamed of. http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/melt-downs/ Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:59:59 +0000 rainey http://www.disabledonline.com/community/tanglust/blog/coming-out-of-a-haze/ Today is Wednesday July 13th. Woke up around 6:30 am feeling so much better. Started getting sick Sunday Night with a spot in my throat feeling sore... Today is Wednesday July 13th. Woke up around 6:30 am feeling so much better. Started getting sick Sunday Night with a spot in my throat feeling sore. Woke up Monday morning with swollen neck glands and a fever. Spent the whole day in bed. Starting taking ammoxicillan twice a day. Finely feeling better, no fever, no swollen glands and just a small sore spot in my throat. Feel like I can stay up all day today. Dodged another bullet. 55 staying alive. http://www.disabledonline.com/community/tanglust/blog/coming-out-of-a-haze/ Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:18:53 +0000 tanglust http://www.disabledonline.com/community/CPtom89/blog/walking-is-very-important/ i am going to try and be brief i have cerebral palsy and am learning to walk again after a failed oparation 4 years ago i am just starting to get the ... http://www.youtube.com/user/EyeAmTom]]> http://www.disabledonline.com/community/CPtom89/blog/walking-is-very-important/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:54:16 +0000 CPtom89 http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/sunshine/ It feels so good to get out and get some sun. I get my share of depression during the winter months being closed in and I see such a big difference wh... It feels so good to get out and get some sun. I get my share of depression during the winter months being closed in and I see such a big difference when I get sunshine. My body feels less sore from the warmth of the sun. I been getting out two to three times a day even if it only for fifteen to twenty minutes a day. Do you enjoy getting out in the sun? http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/sunshine/ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:46:57 +0000 rainey http://www.disabledonline.com/community/nrmstok/blog/dentist-appointment/ I have to go to the dentist tomorrow and have the last of my teeth pulled but that mans I have to have 8 of them pulled and then wait to get my dentur... http://www.disabledonline.com/community/nrmstok/blog/dentist-appointment/ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:24:20 +0000 nrmstok