My experience using a FASHIONABLE WALKING STICK for 6 months. Mobility Aids when young and NeoWalk
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- I've had my NeoWalk walking stick for 6 months now! Lets talk about 6 months of wear and tear on my stick, the anxiety i used to feel using a mobility aid in public and how that has changed to confidence over time and with practice, the reactions of strangers, such as comments, questions and compliments. I am physically helped by my stick, in balance, weakness, dizziness and exhaustion and I also find it easier to ask for help when I have my mobility aid because my invisible illness (ME/CFS) is made visible!
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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:14 About my Stick
1:51 Does the walking stick work for me?
3:02 Impostor Syndrome
4:07 Wear and Tear on my Neo Walk Stick
9:12 Comments from Strangers
10:20 Asking for Help
13:45 Unsolicited Help
14:58 Confidence with my stick
15:41 Getting a stick
16:16 Outro
16:39 Bloopers
About Me:
My name is Elinor, I am a 22-year-old sociology student who has been living with ME/CFS for 6 years. I also have anxiety and depression as co-morbid conditions! I started making RUclips Videos consistently about my experience with chronic illness and mental health struggles in June 2020 and I am aiming to hit 1,000 subscribers this year! I also love fashion, connecting with people in the community and being creative!!
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I’m a teenager and really considering getting a walking stick for fatigue, as well as dizziness and seizures when standing or walking for too long but can’t get over the guilt and imposter syndrome. Thank you so much for this video, because I’ve been eyeing up the exactly same one and think I’ll take the leap and get one (if I can confront my parents)
By your description you seem like you do need it and that it would be very beneficial to you. If you feel you need it than get it, and don't focus on how you think people will perceive you, they're not you, and your reason for using a mobility aid is no one else's business but your own. Best wishes to you.
I bought one because of you and can finally get outside of the house again!!
Awww! I'm so glad i could help a little and you've found a little bit of freedom 💖
It's nice to see another young disabled person with a stick! I just watched your video about overdoing it at Uni. I just wanna say I appreciate you sharing and being vulnerable it helped me! Keep making content from one spoonie RUclipsr to another ✨💖
Thank you so much for this video! As a teen, I've started having pain in my leg joints, and I just started using a cane around the house and this video has been helping with my confidence, so thanks!
I had never thought a walking stick might be for someone like me, but I just started using one and it really helps! Thank you so much for introducing me to the idea 😄
I'm so Happy to help! It means a lot to me!! how is it going for you?
@@ElinorBrown It's going well, it makes such a big difference to have something to lean on! I can participate in/enjoy things for longer, and I have more peace of mind. Thank you again for sharing your experience!!
I was recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis in my hips, knees, and spine. I have weakness in my left side. I have been debating getting a cane for stability. I decided to go for it today and ordered one.
I'm so embarrassed about asking for a mobility aid, even though I know they would help me. But this video makes me a little excited to get a cane. Thanks for sharing your experience! 😊
Im so happy to help!! it is scary but super worth it!!
I BADLY dislocated my knee when i was 18 and had to get a walking stick. i still have a bad knee and sometimes when it acts up i need to bring out my old stick so i don't put too much pressure on it, it's really cool to see a stick that i find beautiful since mine is just a cheap adjustable one from a drugstore. I think sometimes i use it less just cause i don't like how it looks but i feel kinda inspired to get one i find more pretty so i can feel comfortable using it out and about.
i really wanted to get myself one of these but my entire family is against it and im starting to feel the imposter syndrome setting in :,-)
How about trying a wooden one? They are quite affordable on Amazon. You can get spare Ferrules on there as well. Scratches and other wear and tear won't matter on the wooden ones. It's character for them 😊
My left arm is just the same! 😂 I’m the same as you with imposter syndrome and I’m a lot older! I wish I’d have accepted I needed mobilities aids when I was a lot younger and seen them as enabling. I’m finally reaching that point now and finding it very freeing! ❤️ xXx
Yes! its so freeing just to use what you need rather than worrying about other people opinions!
I definitely feel like a ridiculous peg legged pirate imposter when I try to use mine. 🤣
@@VintageRayne
That's kinda cool tho
As an older person 53 as I mentioned once,I haven't used a cane in public yet. I think you look at this very maturely for your age,if a cane helps you use it please..I just never needed one,till this job. I am going to change that but I have a big thick strong irish blackthorn walking stick, cause its pretty cool and I have a antique Ebony Chinese dragon cane because Im mostly Scandinavian. So I have my dragon cane,take care..
Your eye makeup is beautiful!!!!
Thank you for these videos. I'm so nervous of getting a walking stick but I know it's going to help me so much. I've been putting this off for years literally but I have a desire to be more social and the only way I can do that is if I have support away from home like a cane or crutches or something.
You got this!
Very good video. Thank you for doing this.
My wife also has me/CFS and wants me to thank you.
Also, for here it is also important to have a good looking stick, do you don't feel lika retired.
Also the stick helps here remembering to slow down, do the pacing and save the energy.
Thankyou! Yes! sticks can be useful for some many things!
I use a walking stick daily for MS and really need an upgrade. No more heels for me 😕
Thanks for this!
So happy to help!!
i have a height changing collapsable stick and its actually so usefull when you have different height shoes. not even neccesarily heels but just different thickness soles. Highly reccomend
I've been considering using a cane recently due to my near fainting spells, muscle spasticity, back pain trauma and mild hypermobility. I felt like I've been overreacting and that i don't really need help, but my physical condition has been making it hard for me to work recently as i work in food service and I'm constantly on my feet and bending and lifting. I watched this video years ago and it's crazy to come back after being diagnosed and learning about the existence of these conditions because i was gaslighting myself into believing that i was ok when really it is the opposite and i have gotten worst over the years because I thought that mobility aids were not for me, but seeing more young people use mobility aids and talk about being disabled has made me so much more comfortable and even consider buying a cane!
sounds like you’ve been struggling! I hope mobility aids can help, if you decide to use one! confidence is key!
I’ve ordered the same stick with the current 20% offer! ❤️
That's so exciting!! I Hope you love it! definitely let me know how it goes!!
What is the 20% offer ?
@@kissme4492 it’s expired but there’s currently a 15% offer if you look on their social media.
@@EmsJ1976 Ok. Thank You
Hi Elinor I just come across your you tube channel and saw that lovely walking stick! Did you know the same company do a folding version? It unscrews into sections & each section is a different colour! I am DeafBlind,I have some hearing & sight! But a month or so ago my sight got worse & I could see very little when I went out at night or in poor light so it was suggested I get a red/white long blind persons cane with a roller tip! So I finally gave in & bought one and gave it a try when out! I felt a fraud I had some sight & could even look at my mobile phone with Full zoom! So imaging walking along with this massive cane in front of me sweeping from side to side! Plus having an elbow crutch on the other arm! I am also a catheter & leg bag user but unlike like you I am not a young person! But you did the right thing if this your life at least for now why not show how sexy you are your stick are! So hopefully others will now do the same! 💗💗💗
Yes, i have seen the un-screwable versions and i do think that they are very cool!! I definitely relate to feeling like a fraud when i first started using a new aid, but its totally worth it to increase your freedom! You got this!
I have one as well
Try a flexyfoot ferrule for more grip and stability
I love your look in this vid 👧👗
Thankyou!! I felt super cute this day!
I'm getting one. I'm a little nervous to use it but I don't want to get hurt. I have anxiety and people judging me will make it worse but what can I do. I lose my balance and tip over. I was going to get a service dog but I thought it over and I'm just going to get a cane. I also get dizzy. I can't be on my feet for long.
It's scary at first, but it is def worth pushing through the fear because once you are comfortable with it, it will be so helpful and give you confidence!! You can do it!!
@@ElinorBrown Thank u for the encouragement
I want one but nobody responds to my emails. Do they ship to USA ? Thanks Any chance to get 1/2 inch sizes ? I don't see that option on the website. Thanks Again.
I’m not sure about the answers! But have you tried messaging them on Instagram? I have found I get quicker replies on Instagram!
I just placed an order on the website through PayPal. Thanks
@@kissme4492 what one did you order?
@@Chirpingcherub I ordered the Black Ink one with a clear colored tip. It's really cool looking. Unfortunately they sent me the wrong design first and they had to resend it to me. The owner (forgot her name ) was rather snippy during the process. I won't be ordering again but I do like my cane.
@@kissme4492 I got mine (not from NeoWalk) on “walking sticks U.K.” as I need a folding one for my needs I got a Disney hand strap as I’m short and no “fun” patterns come in my size only black and the weird medical silver. I’m still scared to use it in public because of my internalized ableism. As I can “walk fine” without it (well with pain lol). How did u get past that?
Do you ever pretend your stick is a light sabre from Star Wars?
I have definitely had friends do that!! also they come in a light up version, which is very light sabre looking!!
@@ElinorBrown Their light up ones & the color discs to change the look are soooo awesome! I figure if you’re going to have to use an aid, may as well enjoy looking at it. 🤷🏼♀️
Only con of this video is you filmed it before the ride operator asked if he could hit people with it
yep, that was definitely a first for me!! 💖