#CPprobs - Twitter Hashtag

about 5 years ago

I may look like I'm reclining at my desk, but I'm really just trying to relieve my hip and back muscles from my circumstances of perpetual sitting. #CPprobs

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Tiffany Elmer @TiffanyLeaElmer

over 6 years ago

Stop tagging me on twitter if you want me to write.... #CPprobs

Briston Brooks | OCD and ADHD @briston_brooks

over 6 years ago

Highlight from today After mani/pedi @TiffanyLeaElmer: your nails look like the planet Me: the one? Just the one planet? Her: I meant EARTH In conclusion, Tiffany is a flat earther

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Thomas Schreiber @SchreibThomas

over 7 years ago

Walking a big dog can be problematic at the best of times, and I’m a dog person #CPprobs #CerebralPalsy

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Thomas Schreiber @SchreibThomas

over 7 years ago

For the first time in a long time, maybe ever, I’m prioritizing my long term health instead of working through pain. It’s not necessarily a great feeling, but I’ve realized it’s a priority. #CPprobs #CerebralPalsy

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Thomas Schreiber @SchreibThomas

over 7 years ago

Lifting heavy things has always been an issue, however I’ve perfected the kick or drag the box across the room strategy 😂 #CPprobs #CerebralPalsy

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Thomas Schreiber @SchreibThomas

over 7 years ago

Trimming my nails #CPprobs #CerebralPalsy

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Thomas Schreiber @SchreibThomas

over 7 years ago

It can be a struggle to find people to talk to who understand the issues and challenges you are facing. Family and friends are great and in my case have been extremely supportive, but there is a difference between sympathy and empathy #CPprobs #CerebralPalsy

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Thomas Schreiber @SchreibThomas

over 7 years ago

Support for young adults w/permanent disabilities, whether they are labeled “high functioning” or not, is so important and it’s not talked about enough. On top of normal stress and issues, they are dealing with a new awareness of their disability. #CPprobs #CerebralPalsy

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Thomas Schreiber @SchreibThomas

over 7 years ago

Someone told me that CP is thought of as a children’s disease, and I realized there’s a lot of truth to that. There are a lot of heartwarming stories about kids, but just because they grow up doesn’t mean their issues go away. If anything they get worse #CPprobs #CerebralPalsy

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Thomas Schreiber @SchreibThomas

over 7 years ago

You become so used to pushing yourself further and harder that when a breaking point comes, whether it be from running too much or working in adverse conditions, it’s hard to force yourself to stop and live to fight another day #CPprobs #CerebralPalsy

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Thomas Schreiber @SchreibThomas

over 7 years ago

Working a labor intensive job #CPprobs

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Thomas Schreiber @SchreibThomas

over 7 years ago

Various questions: “How did you get CP?” “Will it get worse?” “How do you deal with it?” CP isn’t a disease to fight or something that can be overcome. I was born with it, and it’s the only life I’ve known. I wouldn’t trade my experience for anything. #CPprobs

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Thomas Schreiber @SchreibThomas

over 7 years ago

Anything requiring remotely good balance usually ends poorly for me, like putting boxes on high shelves at work #CPprobs

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Thomas Schreiber @SchreibThomas

over 7 years ago

Understanding there are things I can’t do or would take me a lot longer than the average person, and understanding that asking for help isn’t the same thing as giving up #CPprobs

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Thomas Schreiber @SchreibThomas

over 7 years ago

Some kind of pain. Whether it be ankle, knee, back, or wrist, there is always at least mild pain due to muscle tightness or fatigue (on my affected side) or over exertion (my strong side) There are ways to treat it, but it never really goes away and that’s my normal #CPprobs

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Thomas Schreiber @SchreibThomas

over 7 years ago

I’ll be starting #CPprobs, hopefully to shine some light on everyday challenges I face as a young adult with mild cerebral palsy. If anything I say makes you uncomfortable, you can easily unfollow me. First up: buttons. Any kind of button is the bane of my existence #CPprobs

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