Are you afraid of falling? Be honest please!

by L1 Posted 2012/07/11 08:53:04

Related Topics: 2012, wordpress, Fall, Elderly, Afraid, falling, Honest

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	Yes, I am...	6 votes	23%
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Many accidents have left people anywhere from hurt to seriously disabled because of falls. Elderly are at more risk of serious injury from broken bones. Are you afraid of falls?

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(●̮̮̃•̃)(͡๏̯͡๏)(•̪●)Winches... 2012/07/11 11:58:18

Undecided

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Not really there are other things that scare me more...
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beach bum 2012/07/17 12:36:18

No, I am not....

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no

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L1 to beach bum 2012/07/19 11:22:01

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Lucky guy! Thanks!

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beach bum to L1 2012/07/19 11:23:57

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i fell from a tree 30 feet....landed on my back and fractured a knee
spinal tibial avulsion

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L1 to beach bum 2012/07/19 11:28:02

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And you pulled through that? Amazing! How is it getting around nowadays?

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beach bum to L1 2012/07/19 11:28:41

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i am fine. can still ride

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L1 to beach bum 2012/07/19 11:33:56

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That's good. Not all can pull through what you went through...

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beach bum to L1 2012/07/19 11:35:48

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it was a japanese doctor who told me that my bones were tough :-)

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L1 to beach bum 2012/07/19 11:48:08

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You got a great gift; your health there!

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Rebellion 2012/07/12 10:16:30

No, I am not....

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I have fallen of my bed hundreds of times. It has 1.40 m height. So if I ever fall I'll close my eyes and pretend that aim sleeping.

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L1 to Rebellion 2012/07/12 16:02:53

That's a fun way as long as the box spring isn't broken. Trampolines are fun too. Thanks for commenting!

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Ninja 2012/07/12 02:01:26

No, I am not....

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somehow, no

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L1 to Ninja 2012/07/12 06:20:15

That's good. Thanks for commenting! =D

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flyingseaturtle BN 2012/07/11 19:31:33

Yes, I am...

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I have in the past. It is quite scary to fall more than 5 feet and when you land not having having a hard time breathing.

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L1 to flyings... 2012/07/12 06:20:51

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That's beyond scary; it's life threatening. Glad to know you are still with us.

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ria 2012/07/11 19:28:58

No, I am not....

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this question is so weird !!

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L1 to ria 2012/07/12 06:21:19

It's not. People get injured seriously from falls and at any age too.

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ria to L1 2012/11/09 15:49:21

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any age? lol

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L1 to ria 2012/11/09 20:55:11

Yep! Since I have been clumsy, it's a fear when I do. A shattered knee in the 30s in nothing easy to get over... =(

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ILuv2worshipU 2012/07/11 19:14:27

No, I am not....

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I'll be alright.

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L1 to ILuv2wo... 2012/07/12 06:21:37

Optimism is a good thing! Thanks for posting! =)

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Professor Wizard 2012/07/11 15:35:00

No, I am not....

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No... Not only am I not afraid of falling - - I LOVE the excitement of risky behavior like repelling off the roof tops of sky scrapers (Which I will be doing off of Lumiere Place this October).

I am more afraid of not living life - - than of falling.

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L1 to Profess... 2012/07/12 06:23:10 (edited)

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It's not the fall itself, BUT the impact when the fall is broken. It has nothing to do with living life, but really accidents that happen, and that can happen to anyone, any age, and often with serious consequences. Thanks.

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StarGirl 2012/07/11 14:41:24

Yes, I am...

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yes yes yes u have no idea ...

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L1 to StarGirl 2012/07/12 06:23:56

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Yes, I understand. It can be painful.... I hope you aren't hurt in any way.
Thanks for posting!

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La 2012/07/11 12:08:54

No, I am not....

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I am still young and invincible! Wouldn't want to fall off a cliff or anything though.

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L1 to La 2012/07/11 12:12:50

No one's is invincible. I had a 19 y.o patient fall at home and rupture one of his carotoids internally after getting stoned.
Just gotta watch out. Thanks.

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La to L1 2012/07/11 23:35:29

*shrug* I don't get stoned. I can't even remember the last time I fell down. I have good balance :)

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L1 to La 2012/07/12 06:26:39

Don't read into it like that; I didn't say you got stoned. The example I put was a real life one. I also knew a 24 y.o woman that fell stepping off a curb and broke her hip, and she was in perfect health before then. The point is that accidental falls can happen to anyone, and any age with serious consequences. That's the point.

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(●̮̮̃•̃)(͡๏̯͡๏)(•̪●)Winches... 2012/07/11 11:58:18

Undecided

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Not really there are other things that scare me more...

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L1 to (●̮̮̃•̃... 2012/07/11 12:13:07

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Ya never know. Thanks for posting!

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(●̮̮̃•̃... to L1 2012/07/11 16:07:50

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You're very welcome! =)

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MlssCue =Go Blue= 2012/07/11 11:27:00

Yes, I am...

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Especially down my basement stairs. Seen something bad about that happening to someone. When I trip, my life flashes before my eyes lol

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L1 to MlssCue... 2012/07/11 11:39:51

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I hear that! It's easy to get seriously hurt. I don't think about falling until after it happens, but I certainly don't take chances.
Falling down basement stairs is horible. I wouldn't want that to happen to anyone.
Thanks for posting!

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MlssCue... to L1 2012/07/11 11:43:04

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I hold on for dear life, it's kinda crazy. You're welcome.

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L1 to MlssCue... 2012/07/11 11:44:04

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You gotta have good railings! =)

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MlssCue... to L1 2012/07/11 11:45:34

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They are nice & secure lol

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L1 to MlssCue... 2012/07/11 11:46:43

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That's good. I hate to imagine basement stairs with bad railings....
Scary!

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MlssCue... to L1 2012/07/11 11:54:58

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Very! Glad I'm not alone in this thought process. :)

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Matt 2012/07/11 09:36:07

No, I am not....

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I find that when I drink a lot of alcohol, it hurts less when I fall down.

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L1 to Matt 2012/07/11 09:42:47

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Numb the senses, but it'll hurt when you get sober. Thanks for posting!

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