A spinal cord injury (SCI) is a new situation for most people, so it can be easy to feel daunted and overwhelmed because of all the things to adjust to and learn how your body has changed. The impact on your life can seem very big, especially when first in hospital, and it might seem that everything is different – …
Learning about SCI
It might feel a bit daunting at first, thinking about how you and your family are going to manage when you or your relative comes home. Firstly there are many things that a person with SCI has to learn about in order to look after their body and gain independence. If you are a partner or other relative, you may …
Gaining independence
SCI Centres will have differing rehabilitation programmes, but each will focus on encouraging the injured person to take responsibility for their own care, and to acknowledge their strengths and needs, rather than their weaknesses or disability. There may be days when your relative feels that they can’t cope with every new challenge they meet. Don’t worry and be encouraging! Tasks …
Supporting you during rehab
It is likely that you will have fluctuating emotions over the months. Some days you may feel positive about small amounts of progress The next day everything will feel frustrating and nothing will be right. 25th anniversary of the new unit (2008) Your injury will have been a big shock and a loss, both emotionally and physically, and you may …
