When I was in college, my father was earning good from his job as trainer of race horses. My brother who had quit school was always at home usually on the sofa in front of the tv. I still don't know the term couch potato but he is an epitome during those times. He was still young, around 22 at that time, but he was already experiencing some health issues like back pains and allergy. It's really a shameful era that lasted for 5 years or so. Worse, he was still like that even when he had already married. Clearly he was a bum. From my point of view, a couch potato is someone who has the resources to live without working, one who feels depressed for his frustrations and one who has loving parents who eagerly spoil him. PS. When my father died, my brother had changed little by little until he started working. If not for his wife who was always pushing him in the right direction, my brother would still be a couch potato until now.
Don't understand at all how people can just sit all day Even though I'm disabled and confined to my flat, I still long to be able to go out there and explore What an absolute waste ...................
I'm in the same boat. The mind is willing, but the body is weak. When my scooter had strong batteries, I was out and about the down town area near every day. These days, walking is becoming more difficult. Rather than buy new batteries, I'm thinking about a wheelchair. Only costs a little more than batteries and will probably last a lot longer.
@Ike Willis - hope you can find a solution, a scooter is no good to me due to the vertigo A wheelchair is no good either, I get terrible leg and back pain sitting in the car and at the computer so at the computer I'm up and down like a yo yo
I will admit to being a bit of a couch potato by choice, but I am aware of the whole "move it or lose it" thing so I do try to incorporate exercise into my routine. I love swimming, which is one of the best exercises you can do. I also enjoy game like pickleball and tennis. I really think I would get the most benefit from yoga though. The library had classes this past winter for free. There are studios around here but they cost money..which is in short supply. I really need stretching..and want to maintain my flexibility.
I used to be more active, this past year put me in a slump and I wish I could get back this lost year but that's impossible. Then when I finally realize I'm in a slump my mom dies and something else happens at the same time done by a thoughtless individual and I just couldn't cope, still can't. Getting more and more depressed and just doing everything negative. So right now I'm really a couch potato, doing absolutely nothing but the basics, I just don't seem to care anymore. I know I have to let go and forget what someone did but I just can't, because of the timing. I'm sure medicare doesn't pay for therapy.
@Chrissy Page - understand very well what you say - you will emerge from it, just need some time Suddenly, the cloud will lift for you x
Thanks Patsy, I hope so. This is the lowest I've ever been and it just seems easier than doing something about it. I don't want to affect anybody's mood on here so I'll try not to mention it anymore unless it's on topic in a post.
Actually a lot of the Medicare plans do help pay for Counseling...there usually is a copay...but it varies depending on what Plan you have. Hospice also offers grief counseling in some areas..so you could check on this too. And there used to be Counseling places that let you pay according to your income. Your Doctor may also have some help for you @Chrissy Page if you are willing to tell your Doctor what is going on with you right now.