getting over that hump

[pianodave]

Hello everyone,

How do you get over that hump in your recovery where you just feel tired of working? It's like a plateau where I'm at. My biggest noticeable goals are very distant from where I am, not like it was before, where I could expect a big improvement every week. My goals include balance, hamstring strength and getting over that fear of walking with my cane alone outside (my body tenses up and I fall).

I feel like I've come so far already--and my life now is really good, despite my SCI.

I always try hard in therapy, but it gets really annoying now, because I feel like I'm just spinning my wheels in circles.

Please, give me some inspirational words. I will not give up, but I need that spark of wisdom and guidance to let me know that not only is it not over, but that the best is yet to come.

Thanks,

Piano Dave

[Shaun]

Ive no ''inspirational'' words,there folk around here who are better at that than me..but if your lookin for a ''spark'' to get ya goin,i'll set the ass end of your pants on fire..

Fight and rage on man,everyday allday..

[JoeyMearig]

how long has it been? i hit that "hump" after about 6-9 months of therapy...the last 2 or 3 being the same thing every day with no noticable progress. at that point i stopped doing "therapy" and went about my merry way. i work out by playing rugby and going to the gym (although it has been a while), but the fake walking with walkers and belts and a therapist pushing my left foot along just to go 10 yards in 5 minutes was getting old. i hope this post isn't counter-productive for you, but at some point you have to decide what your goals are and do what you can to accomplish them. walking was not my top priority and i felt comfortable quitting therapy. however, if it is your goal to continue, then you must decide mentally that what you are doing is the way to accomplish your goal and keep on truckin'. i had some hard days or moments after i moved on (and still do when i can't go hiking and stuff like that), but altogether i am enjoying my decision. some might call it denial, but whatever the case, only you can decide what to do.

[fuentejps]

work your ass off everyday, im 18yrs post and still attack sci w/ a vengance daily,. dont ever get lazy, and do pussy ass stuff becausae its easier. workout everyday. think positive.

[jplw]

I'll tell you how I getting over mine...I got lazy, lost a lot and I'm now kicking myself in the behind. That's a little motivating.

[CapnGimp]

Don't quit now man. Even able bodied athletes hit plateaus during traing. You just have to find a different angle of attack, and remember when ya quit, you'll start losing what ya gained like was already atated.
You need motivation? Think back to laying in the hospital bed not being able to move. Look at those who still can't move due to the high level of injury.

Like everything in life, you can't rely on others expectations, you gotta look within and think am I REALLY satisfied with where I am?
I hope you overcome this hurdle, the same as you have the previous trials.

[graybeard]

Don't Quit!!!You are almost there. You are walking,for crap sake. I dream of the day I can stay out of my chair. Hit the wall? Then KICK it down. Keep at the work. I am almost one yr,and still go to rehab,and yes have therapists kick my feet along for 10 yds in 5 minutes. I could care less how long it takes to get to my goal. I won't quit. I'm 45.I don't have much time before my shoulders start to feeb,so there is urgency for me be walking asap. No knock on you Joey,your choice and yur groovy with it. My choice is different. Dave,you are still a youngin',get moving and keep moving. It may take 5 yrs,so what? You will achieve what others only see in their dreams.