Dealing With Paralysis Grieving Stages

 The days, weeks and months after your spinal cord injury (SCI) are the most difficult. You may be dealing with physical pain, the loss of abilities, as well as the mental and emotional tolls that this type of injury can take as you struggle to make sense of what has happened to you. You may feel like you are losing important parts of your life and freedom if you’ve become paralyzed.




You also may feel a swirl of feelings and emotions you can’t quite put into words: 


Anger because the situation that was beyond your control. You were obeying the law when the other driver ran a red light and hit you.


Helplessness or uselessness because your injury has left you paralyzed or with a loss of sensory or motor functions.


Frustration or depression because you are no longer as independent as you were before the accident; and perhaps because you can’t adequately express what you’re going through to family and friends.


Hurt or feelings of emotional loss because your relationship with your spouse, children, friends or loved ones is now different; because they don’t understand what you’re going through.


Fear that you may never be able to fully recover and go back to the way your life used to be, or about what your future will be if you don’t recover.




The process of grief must be addressed and dealt with appropriately. This is an event where a person can learn so much about themselves, but it requires the proper resources and support network to do so.




Here are the important things you need to remember if you – or someone you know – is currently dealing with Paralysis grieving stages:






Do not place expectations on the healing process

Each and every one of us is unique and has different healing times. If we push the individual who is working through grief, they might not heal properly, resulting in more emotional distress down the road.




Express yourself

If you want to cry, then cry! If you want to be quiet, be quiet! Don’t place expectations on yourself for how to feel during periods of grief. Expressing yourself in whatever way is most comfortable for you will assist you on your path of healing.




Recognize and accept the loss

While accepting loss can be one of the most difficult challenges, we can grow so much from it. The way we as humans persevere through hardships is amazing. Remember the good times that you had with the individual who has passed away, and appreciate how fortunate you were to have them in your life. Imagine how happy they would be to see you continue embracing life to the fullest!




Offer support

If you or someone you know needs to talk, seek out a friend or family member to confide in. Remember to always approach these situations with an open mind and a kind heart. We are stronger as a team!




Take your time when making decisions

When we are not feeling 100%, it is very possible for us to make rash decisions that can significantly impact our lives. If you have an idea that you would like to act on, write it down. Come back to it within a few days or weeks and see if you still agree with the statement.




Slowly incorporate familiar activities back into your life

Returning to your day-to-day life is ultimately the end goal – to be able to go to work, engage in sports, and hang out with friends again. The more you incorporate this familiarity back into your life, the easier the grieving process will be.

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