Well said Mark.

Guilt over your falling is an unwarranted negative emotion that can exacerbate feeling of depression and lower self-esteem, which are counterproductive to your recovery and general well-being.

Mark is right, stuff happens. You feel like an idiot for slipping on some snow? I walked right in front of a moving light rail commuter train. Do I feel like that was careless and stupid? Yes. Do I feel guilty about it? No.

In regards to dealing with guilt and other negative feelings, things that work for me include:

• I give thanks every day that I am alive.
• Take time to let those around me know that I appreciate them, especially for the care they provided during my injury and recovery (this coming up on three years ago now).
• I take time to meditate; I include meditations on gratitude and loving kindness during my sessions. I include group yoga classes in addition to my private meditation practice.
• I actively practice having compassion, this include compassion for myself as well as for others.

Best to you as you contunue on your recovery journey.