How do I stay positive?

Answering a question from Jeri on KZbin. Thanks! :-)
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Jeri KZbin
Can you share how you keep such a positive attitude? You are very blessed to have good nurses. Especially blessed to have such a supportive family and friends. Looking forward to another video soon!

[@christopherfletcher5384]

Positive friendly distractions are always nice especially if one finds themselves in a bad frame of mind. Friends, music, movies are some of the things that help me and I'm so glad you found things to help occupy your mind in a good way.

[@terrys8808]

Aaron, you have a wonderful perspective. I love that you are making videos. I have a brain injury as well as some other medical problems that I deal with. Ramble on. I love it. Through your trials you've gained wisdom that we all strive for. Peace to you.

[@andreigolo1568]

You are awesome keep going from. Uruguay

[@theresaflowers]

Good afternoon Aaron. Great seeing you still being positive. Keep that up and posting those great videos. Enjoying them very much. You, family and friends have the best Friday evening and weekend.

[@morningmom6]

Thanks for answering my question! About 6 months ago I went on a binge watching all of your videos! I was concerned that you hadn’t posted in so long. I am happy that you are doing well! Not everyone can make the best of things. Incredibly proud of you. Weird thing to say, but, I’ve worked with a lot of SCI patients and many are isolated and depressed. Keep making videos! They’re great. Definitely helps others. We like rambling! To me you are just sharing what’s on your mind-it’s all good!

[@morgancalvi6675]

Hi, I saw your quad cast with Tim Taylor, on 'This is Wheel Life'. My name is Morgan and I'm a C4 incomplete with a pinched phrenic nerve (which is at C3, so I don't really understand that). Anyway, I was injured in '83. By '86, I got back as much as I could get, and even walked. But I took a lot for granted...about my injury. I didn't remember any of it, so I just kind of dismissed it since I was walking again. There's some snapper head on youtube that says he's a former quad...no, he's incomplete...big difference and he is going to have a heck of a time dealing with things if he has another spinal cord injury...like I did. What happened was from '86 to 2019, I did walk...but in 2019, I ended up in a wheelchair after a nasty bone infection. It irritated my C4-C6 spinal area and caused a lot of inflammation. I actually was never the same physically after 2016 when I had another bone infection. Anyway, I cannot deal with things and I have meltdowns and I don't know how to stop them. I think a lot of it is I want to be independent and feel people are holding me back. Do you have any suggestions?

[@ciarajames5483]

love your videos please post more! and you have very cute eyes and i like the way you speak :)

[@brama100]

He's very attractive. :O)

[@ciarajames5483]

VERY!!!!!

[@aawood00]

Haha, if you say so! Thank you! Where are you located? :-)

[@ciarajames5483]

i live in Northern Nevada. you are welcome and i do say so! :)

[@JO-wx3og]

Agreed here too! A beautiful heart as well!!

[@jolenehauck7019]

Aaron, you are such an inspiration! I am a huge fan of yours and glad your making blogs again! You inspire me daily! I have been in 2 car accidents rearended both times yes laugh at that please! Trust me I have my injuries are not as debilitating as yours but its apples and oranges as I say. Humor is the one thing that keeps me going! Yes I have dark days. Days when I am in pain & try not to be around anyone because of my attitude. If I don't want to be around me why would anyone else. I do yoga what I can it's pretty funny.i meditate when pain gets bad but do go to youtube and different social media sights to keep my mind off the pain. Music is also a saving grace. Your video's just inspire me to chin up and get over my dark times. If you would like to correspond chat share funny pics & beautiful ones would be honored to have you as a friend! I am a bit of a nut but hey who isn't lol please stay your authentic self you wonderful! Big hugs, tons of positive energy and be safe. I am here if you need a shoulder to lean on. I am always good for a laugh. So as I am starting to ramble I will leave you at that. Take care my friend!

[@parkestanley2436]

Aaron, I only WISH I had the female followers you do? Me, I have cats 🐯 never forget how much you inspire me!

[@parkestanley2436]

Me? I have cats, meant to write. Please keep posting videos, you keep me going

[@geewhizjewel]

"Who wants to be around a miserable quadriplegic... NOBODY! A lot of people don't want to be around a quadriplegic in the first place..." HAHAHA! Made me laugh out loud You're a BADASS Aaron! From one quadriplegic to another. Your video made me smile :-) -Jewel

[@abilitease]

Great stuff Aaron!

[@Naturalnlvnit]

Just wanted to say hi. Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving

[@nitamcadoo2185]

Are you still married? I hope so I’m late catching up on your videos your journey is inspiring. You have helped me too be thankful for things that I previously took for granted.

[@southparkundersecretwisdom3230]

Stephen Hawking, the most famous quadriplegic but his was for a different reason , ALS instead of Spinal Cord Injury but his quadriplegia was as bad and did lose use of his fingers....

[@manueladarazsdi9675]

Do you have a support group in your area?

[@aawood00]

Yes, we do, although I haven't been in a while.

[@London31]

Are you still married?