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XanaDUer2

(14,628 posts)
Wed Oct 25, 2023, 02:37 PM Oct 2023

Do any of you spend too much time at home?

I've been disabled over 2 yrs officially. I'm trying to find things to do, like lunch with friends. I don't have the money or room for hobbies. Anybody else here trying to get out more.? Thanks for reading

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Do any of you spend too much time at home? (Original Post) XanaDUer2 Oct 2023 OP
Are there places at which you can volunteer? Greeting the welcome desk at local hospital? 3Hotdogs Oct 2023 #1
May check for that nt XanaDUer2 Oct 2023 #3
I volunteer at the N.J. Great Swamp for trail maintenance, boardwalk repair and building boardwalks. 3Hotdogs Oct 2023 #5
Medical insurance (including Medicare) pays for van service for medical/therapeutic iluvtennis Oct 2023 #2
Thank you XanaDUer2 Oct 2023 #4
I spend almost all of my time at home, and it isn't enough. Chainfire Oct 2023 #6
My psychologist would like to see me XanaDUer2 Oct 2023 #7
Home yankee87 Nov 2023 #8
I spend most of my time at home. Goddessartist Nov 2023 #9

3Hotdogs

(13,573 posts)
1. Are there places at which you can volunteer? Greeting the welcome desk at local hospital?
Wed Oct 25, 2023, 02:51 PM
Oct 2023

Stuffing envelopes?

Local library?

3Hotdogs

(13,573 posts)
5. I volunteer at the N.J. Great Swamp for trail maintenance, boardwalk repair and building boardwalks.
Wed Oct 25, 2023, 03:04 PM
Oct 2023

3,000 school kids walk on our trails every school year.


I hope you find something equally rewarding.

iluvtennis

(20,950 posts)
2. Medical insurance (including Medicare) pays for van service for medical/therapeutic
Wed Oct 25, 2023, 02:52 PM
Oct 2023

appointments. Trying finding therapy related events (that's really broad as it can be just talking with folks, bingo, arts & crafts, etc) at one of your local recreation centers and then get van service appointment to get you there.

Hugs to you.

XanaDUer2

(14,628 posts)
7. My psychologist would like to see me
Wed Oct 25, 2023, 03:39 PM
Oct 2023

Engage more. I live with a disabled person, too. I'm online searching for friends

yankee87

(2,384 posts)
8. Home
Sat Nov 4, 2023, 03:31 PM
Nov 2023

I’m lucky that I have a partner who can take me. The problem is I use a walker and everything is so hard to do.
I take walks around the neighborhood, but with the cold weather, my neuropathy gets worse.
We’ll see how this works out

Goddessartist

(2,067 posts)
9. I spend most of my time at home.
Sat Nov 11, 2023, 08:24 AM
Nov 2023

I can't drive anymore, because of physical maladies...I have weekly therapy appointments, either in person or via Zoom. My therapist sometimes comes to my house, which is really nice. My honey takes me to all of my appointments, and there have been many. I have Kyphosis, EDS, POTS, dysautonomia, survived a brain aneurysm 2 years ago, and a heart attack last year, In July half of my thyroid was removed, and now I have almost no voice. I have chronic pain and joint dislocation and subluxation daily. Braces are a must just to function. EDS is progressive. But I'm very Blessed with my daughters both living on the island here, and my grandsons, and son in law.

I love being alone. I've been labeled as a 'super empath' so I don't really enjoy too many outings anymore. My heart attack was Broken Heart Syndrome, an NSTMI heart attack. Empathy. My Mom had just died and my sister was about to when I had it. Mary passed last year at 61, just after my heart attack. I turn 61 on the 15th.

I don't have any money either. Hopefully my disability claim will be approved....my attorneys just filed a brief to Reverse and Remand the negative decision they gave me.

Anyway, you are always welcome to reach out via message to me.

Wishing you all of the best,

Rebecca

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