Matt can brush his own teeth. Yesterday, dad was getting the toothbrush ready to brush Matt, teeth. Matt looked quizzically at the brush, then said"let me try". So dad put it in Matt's right hand and away Matt went. He was even able to turn his wrist to get the back of the mouth. He couldn't push really hard, so dad finished up for him. However, Matt must of felt dad didn't do a good job, because later, dad noticed Matt had grabbed the brush off the table and was working away again. Way to show dad how to do it right!
A social worker came in yesterday to tell Matt about having his signature photocopied from before the accident, then having it put into a stamp so we don't have to have power of attorney. He will have to go down to a govt office to make it legal, but then Matt can make his own decisions on what he will put his signature on.
One of the male nurses was really on Matt's case about eating. He told Matt that whenever he feels good, he must eat as much as he can. The nurse also encouraged dad to do whatever he can to make Matt's food more palatable. So dad brought an egg poacher form home, and made Matt poached egg. Dad said he couldn't make them fast enough! Matt sucked them back like a vacuum cleaner! Full of protein which is great. He needs protein in order for his muscles to build. Every movement he makes requires so much effort. Not only are his nerves damaged and the signals are not as strong as they should be, but his muscles have wasted away, so to brush his teeth takes quite a herculean effort.
More company from home in to visit, and the patient from Meadow Lake visited Matt for 2 hours. So even though it was a weekend, Matt was still busy. At 9 pm, feeling tired so hopefully he slept right through without waking up. He told dad when he has those panic attacks, they are awful. Matt wakes up having that overwhelming feeling of dread, and he feels like jumping out of bed and getting away, but he can't, so the cycle continues. Prayers for those feelings to stop and a peace surrounds Matt. 1Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you".
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Hi Matt
As I read your blog from day to day and hear about the panic / anxiety attacks, though I am not a doctor, I can’t help think that with all the extra muscle movement that comes along with the attacks, it may be a blessing in disguise. Only God knows the real reason for them. But I encourage you to stay the course. Continue to work hard and it will all pay off in the end.
Love you all and pray that God continues to bless you and your entire family.
Love Karl
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Gary
Hi Matt. You don't know me but I'm a friend of a friend. I used to have panic attacks too. IT feels like you can't breath and feels like your going to die. I promise you....you can't die from them. Just remember it won't last forever....it WILL PASS. I had them often enough that they became like an annoying friend.haha. When another one came I was like "ya whatever...what do you want now." I made humor out of it. The more I wasn't afraid...the more the attacks loosened their hold on me. Just remember to b.r.e.a.t.h. PROPERLY. I promise they they will go away. Make mental notes of what makes you anxious. Give YOURSELF the things that are the hardest such as kindness,forgiveness and patience.
Take care
I have been following this blog since august at least and I work at RUH. I see by reading everyday how much stronger Matt has gotten, I just want to give Matt's family and Matt a vote a confidence and when the whole situation is put into perspective, Matt has gone leaps and bounds and there is only more and more to come. Patience is a virtue and just think of where he will be next summer. He went thru something so traumatic and with every accomplishment just builds more and more hope. Keep up the great work Matt.
Take Care
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