Originally Posted by sciencetoy

I'm homebound most of the time. And I sleep a lot.

So, I rather enjoy the change of pace social time brings.

I wear headphones to control noise issues. For conversations, I text. I also ask for help a lot. (I need a lot of help). I usually just sit there and don't try to talk. (still can't talk)

What I really hate is when other people (strangers - I can deal with my friends) talk about their health problems. I deal with that by trying to stand up - and since I can't stand up, I either fall or totter. Then someone comes over and helps me.

My best social life comes from asking someone for help - for example drive me somewhere, or do something for me.

I practice my response to what people always ask me "how am I?" I know I can't just casually chat.

I have some serious and long-time relationships online, places where I am still a respected and honored authority. That feels nice but no, it's not my real life any more. I have to deal with real life.