Accident-prone people

Not sure sure if I'm accident prone, a klutz or just plain unlucky but sometimes I feel like Joe Btfsplk in the 'Lil Abner' cartoon strip.

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I feel bad for her, I can't imagine going from one injury to the next like that. Like Rose said, maybe here joints are unstable, or there can be other reasons for the injuries too like eyesight problems, nervous system, inner ear problems (balance), maybe just low self-esteem, unsure of herself when she's doing something and she makes bad judgements or gets frustrated and rushes through things. Some folks are definitely more clumsy than others, most of us can regain our balance if we trip on something, but others just hit the floor (or furniture) hard. Hope she does better in the future.
 
I overheard some talking about this in church. They said she went swimming in the ocean during the hurricane and got caught in a rip current. Now if this is the case, I am in doubt of this woman's perspicacity. What sane person would do that?
 

That sounds weird about swimming during the hurricane Deb, are you sure you're not just hearing untrue gossip?
 
O.M.G.

This lady needs some neurological testing, someone to evaluate her joint stability, she could be also vitamin D deficient, maybe shes drinks too much or has a death wish. Tragic.
 
I think this is a bit harsh about a woman who has had a series of unfortunate accidents. Perhaps, instead of criticizing her, someone could ask her if she needs any help with anything?

I once had a spell of bad stuff happening -- worst thing was tripping over my dog, who decided to stand up just as I was stepping over him and I tore up some ligaments in my leg, etc. -- and I sure hope everyone wasn't talking behind my back wondering if I was a drunk or had a death wish or was injuring myself on purpose or lying about what happened.

Actually, what they did, instead of trying to find a nefarious reason for my injury was to offer support and offer to help me with whatever I needed. That's what friends and church congregation members are supposed to do, at least in my world.
 
Butterfly said:
I think this is a bit harsh about a woman who has had a series of unfortunate accidents. Perhaps, instead of criticizing her, someone could ask her if she needs any help with anything?

I once had a spell of bad stuff happening -- worst thing was tripping over my dog, who decided to stand up just as I was stepping over him and I tore up some ligaments in my leg, etc. -- and I sure hope everyone wasn't talking behind my back wondering if I was a drunk or had a death wish or was injuring myself on purpose or lying about what happened.

Actually, what they did, instead of trying to find a nefarious reason for my injury was to offer support and offer to help me with whatever I needed. That's what friends and church congregation members are supposed to do, at least in my world.
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Sounds like they prefer to gossip about her instead.
 
Butterfly said:
I sure hope everyone wasn't talking behind my back wondering if I was a drunk or had a death wish or was injuring myself on purpose or lying about what happened.

Actually, what they did, instead of trying to find a nefarious reason for my injury was to offer support and offer to help me with whatever I needed. That's what friends and church congregation members are supposed to do, at least in my world.
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Butterfly, I several times referred to possibilities of physical problems. Alcoholism or "death wishes" aren't nefarious...they are also true illnesses, physical and mental. I wasn't trying to be flip, but emotional depression and addictions are very common.

Perhaps I could have used synonyms, but I hope you understand.

Sorry your dog tripped you.
 
I tend to not look where I'm going and walk right into poles, tree branches and stumble over things. I've been like this since I learned to walk. Never broke a bone outside of the occasional inside toe.

My husband was at first alarmed by my constant minor crashes and falls, then found them endearing and slightly amusing, and finally found a way to be helpful. When we're walking together, just loudly enough for my ears only, he says: there's a pole in front of you, low branch, watch that sidewalk crack, careful you don't walk into that person, etc. Also a louder "DON'T RUN!" (I do still find myself running in the house.)

We've been married so long that neither of us really notice that he's doing it or that I'm benefiting from the head's up.

Maybe your church mate needs a spotter.
 

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