Being the Wheelchair Guy Sucks

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Benji asked me how long my new inflated sense of gratitude would last, hear my response on our podcast Apes on Tape : anchor.fm/apesontape/episodes/Ep-13---Instagram-vs-Reality-e110aob

[@yourfuturebright]

By far one of my most favourite KZbinrs to watch & just highly underrated whose always honest in every video you release! Just started listening to the podcast too, great stuff coming from you man big respect!

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Wow, thanks so much, that is such an amazing compliment! Comments like these really inspire me to keep creating. So happy you're enjoying the podcast too 😁❤️✌️

[@someonerandom6379]

It’s very true when people say “tomorrow is another day” even though it’s sometimes hard to think things improve, and this is true for everyone, disabled or not. . I agree that the weather is a bloody nightmare to anyone who uses a wheelchair, but summer is on its way. I’ve really enjoyed the deeper thoughts in this video, thanks for your honesty xx

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment. 😁

[@DanJacobsCreationsMovies]

Inspirational! Puts things in perspective. Really enjoyed that, thank you.

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Cheers Dan! 😁

[@dbenyammine]

Ah wow - I didn't realise that Benji was about. Still dipping in and out of these bad boys Fred - love your balance, humility and journey. Stay awesome - and say hello to Mr. Sowter xx

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Cheers Danny 🥰 appreciate you watching ✌️❤️

[@Kenzie_McIntyre]

I love that you actively look for things to be grateful for because we all get in funky moods with or without wheelchairs. I am a nurse and I used to work on a haematology ward and Cared for many young people in their 20 s who were dying. They taught me so much about life and what it means to be present and take joy when u can . I once spent a whole 10 hour shift crying with a 24 yr old who discovered she was dying on her honeymoon. She just kept saying I don’t want to die .. I will take anything else but not death . Her pain became mine , my husbands and everyone around her . I don’t take anything for granted especially not the assumption that good health is my right . I love listening to you and really want to ask some pretty private questions ( my husband thinks I am way too nosy ) but I have always wondered what makes a good nurse when u are in hospital? Like what makes someone s care for you better than anyone else’s ? I will leave u alone now .. I have got some of my Aussie friends watching you now and I love the podcast xx

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Fantastic feedback! Thanks so much. There is a great saying I heard recently "The healthy person has a thousand wishes - the sick person, only one" As for what makes a good nurse, I would say in my experience, a smile, eye contact, a good sense of humour and genuine interest in the patient. But if I had to pick just one, it would be the smile 😉

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Also - so happy you're enjoying the podcast, that makes me so happy 😁

[@Kenzie_McIntyre]

@@FreddotheWheelchairGuy I love that quote !! How true and and how very real ..also after your comments I will always greet each patient with a genuine smile which isn’t too hard cos I love my job ... I can’t get over that great saying and I will pass it on .. take care and enjoy that beautiful place you live in xx

[@chantelle1654]

Doing inpatient rehab soon, so much pressure to walk from well wishers it's really stressful... you've shown me that actually, if I can work on the fatigue management and pain, improve access to the things I enjoy such a being in nature, going for a swim, an adapted car, that will be a win. Will others still be sad for me if I don't walk out of rehab like the old me? Guess that's not my business. Thanks for your Zen 💗

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Thanks so much for this comment, it really means a lot. Comments like these are the reason I make my videos ❤️ Best of luck with your journey. Remember it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Be patient and stay strong 💪

[@silkedavid8876]

Luna is like, who are you talking to? I'm here, behind you....! Talk to meeee!

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

She loves playtime when I'm recording a video 😂

[@thomas-ms6st]

bravo ..this video had me laughing from the beginning...I live in a small beach town and im usually called that too...

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Thanks 😁

[@pennywigglesworth1938]

Lovely Freddo 🙏🏽

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Thank you 🥰

[@enaidwellbeing]

Sometimes its hard being human... i bloody love you

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Right back atcha 🥰

[@PeteMansell]

Good post. Go for it.

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Cheers Pete! 😁

[@simeonhartwig9174]

I fucking love u Freddo 🥰🥰🥰you right I a massive lil bitch Boy so much about stuff but am so much luckier than so many but even though I know it I can’t stop...but hearing this inspires me to see things in more positive light ...u ain’t just the wheelchair guy u my Famalam 👬🧡

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

I am honoured to be your famalam, famalamadingdong! Seriously tho, really happy to have inspired you ❤️

[@robertsmith987]

awww puppy

[@jakemiller5407]

You mad badger hahahahaha

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Hahaha 😂

[@Jaggededge112]

Yeah being a wheelchair user is quite challenging.

[@Jaggededge112]

I am happy that you were able to fix your bike. I think it’s good for you to be able to exercise.

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

@@Jaggededge112 I'm sooo happy about it 😁

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Yeah this was a tongue in cheek take on how life can suck sometimes, regardless of disability, but I agree, it does provide extra challenges for us wheelies 😉

[@Jaggededge112]

@@FreddotheWheelchairGuy it took a lot for me to finally admit I needed a wheelchair and it took a lot for me to talk to my doctor about it. I am not paraplegic but sometimes I have moments of paraplegia if that makes sense. Like I lose all feeling and if I’m walking I fall, it happened earlier this week I fell twice and hurt myself. It may be more challenging for us but I feel like it gives me better independence in my daily living.