How to handle Amputee Depression - by triple amputee Christoffer Lindhe
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ย. 2020
- Hi everyone!
This video is a deep talk, as well as a pep talk, from me as a triple amputee. How did I handle moving on with my life, and what are my best advise for you being in the same situation?
Please feel free to share this with people in need of help. No matter how dark things may seem there is a way back and life can continue, and guess what? - new happy things will also occur in the future even if you lost a leg or two. I'm a living example!
I really hope this video will help many of you out there because this is one of the topics where I get most the questions.
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Hi, this is a great video. I'm not an amputee, but I lost my hearing very suddenly about 6 months ago. I went from full hearing to profoundly deaf in a week, which has been quite difficult for me.
It's really true that time makes such a difference. And it's really important to make sure that people understand that you're still a normal person, especially being deaf a lot of people just don't know how to even try to speak to me.
Thank you for making such an excellent video. It's really helpful for people with all sorts of disabilities, not just amputees.
Nelle xx
I’ve just recently became an amputee, and I am not dealing with it well. This video helped
Hi Tony! Stay strong, it will just be better from here and forward.
Thank you Chris for your wisdom! You gave me an idea of how to help my friend.
My friend just lost a part of his foot (and may end up losing more). I wasn't sure what to say, but I hung out for a bit while he's in the hospital. I suppose, even if he ends up losing more, we'll just find a way to adjust.
I remember reading how it's very painful to adjust to being blind, but it's not very painful to those who were blind from birth. It's the big change that's painful.....I guess once one gets used to it, that's when you start living again.
My friend's lost piece of foot frails in comparison to someone who lost 3 limbs, but it's very humbling to hear a positive outlook from someone who has endured that kind of pain. Thank you!
Hey Kris. You’re an amazing guy with such determination to enjoy life, despite the obstacles you have had to overcome. One day when I get to travel to Sweden, I would like to buy you a beer and have a chat. I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. I’m sure she is proud of your achievements. Blessings from England 🏴 Stay safe mate.
Thank you John!
If you are in south of Sweden pleas give me a call :)
Stay safe
@@ChristofferLindheTripleAmputee once this craziness is over, I am sure to visit! Sweden is one of my bucket lists to come to! Keep a look out! 👍 x
@@johngreen6375 sounds great :)
Dear Christoffer!
You have no IDEA, how GRATEFUL 🌹 I am, for giving this mental support.
After years of battling and struglling with my numb, sick leg, I really look forward to the surgery which will take place hopefully next February. (Depending on my health status and the Covid Situation after Winter)
It is just (!) one leg, so I cannot cope with you.
But I'm quite scared, how to do daily chores alone.
There is no family left for me anymore. Very few real friends. So, as there is no one I have to figure out daily life by myself.
But your video gave me COURAGE!
THANK YOU SOO MUCH!!!
Thank you Hans for your comment!
You will conquer this and find a way forward. Pleas also join an Amputee coalition depending on with country you live in there are different organizations. In this link you will find several different. www.ic2a.eu/members/full-members/
And pleas keep following my channel I will answer comments and if it’s big questions I can make a new video trying to answer them in the best way.
@@ChristofferLindheTripleAmputee
Mange Tack sā mycket! 😃👍🙏
I am sorry, that I don't speak Swedish!
I'm German, only French, English are my languages.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
My leg amputation (definitely high above the knee!) cannot happen before the COVID Situation calms down in Germany.
Because I am not "a Person in need".
Wich means, my numb and sick leg is not life threatening.
Thank you very much for the links of amputee people's organisations!!! 🙏🙏🙏
I already made a contact 2 years ago to the German Amputee Organisation (BVAB...?) , they take their time...🙄
I have so many questions!
And I am ashamed to ask you, who is in a much worse situation!
You lost both legs and your arm!
So I feel ridicoulous about this leg.
It's a looong cancer story...
MANGE TAK Christoffer!🍀🍀🍀💐🏆
Another video from you that deserves so much more views !
Hello Christopher. Millions (yes, millions!) of people should follow you. I am not an amputee. But you are an example to me. Thank you.
Thank you very much :)
Hi Christopher
Just became a amputee and saw this video and wanted to thank you for your story and positive thoughts and attitude
Yes time will heal nothing is permanent in this life
You are my new Hero!!
Bob
Thank you very much Bob and I so glad you found my channel I hope you found this playlist and that other videos can help you in your way back. Please reach out if you want me to explain something regarding the way back
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Hi chris, firstly what an inspiration you are dude thankyou, im 7 months post surgery bka and ive come across this video after searching deep on youtube about limb loss and moving forward mentally. Things are getting better and im on my first prosthetic around 3 weeks in now and its challenging but seeing you my friend has just given me more determination now. I wish you well and again thankyou for your content dude❤
you are amazing christoffer. thank you for sharing your story!
Thanks for listening :)
Hi dear, you are a great motivation for all persons with disabilities.
I have lost my left arm just before 10 months ago when I was in my last semester of bachelor of Engineering.
Thank you for setting a best example for us.
Thank you for commeting that :)
Hi, Christoffer. I found your channel recently through TH-cam Recommendation. You are a blessing. Thank you for sharing your story. 😇
Hello and thank you so much. I really hope my channel finds you vell
@@ChristofferLindheTripleAmputee I'm glad I found your channel. ☺ I'm not an amputee but I have been dealing with painful joints caused by autoimmune disease for so many years. Your videos encourage me a lot. Thank you for sharing your stories and motivation. You are truly inspiring. ☺
Thanks for posting this video, I had asked you a few weeks back to talk about this. I am a new (BKA) on the left side I am new to my area and have been so lonely. This video was informative and there were a lot of positive points made. The part of the grief after the amputation was the nail in the head for me, it was unimaginable. I could only compare it to like Christopher, with the loss of my mother. Though she passed away many years ago there is no pain like,e loosing a parent or child. Thankyou again for posting this and touching on this subject.
Hi Vinny! Thank you for your comment, it touches me. And thank you for your previous comment that was the tipping point for making this video. Please keep commenting on amputee situations in life and I will do videos regarding my point of view on those issues.
All the best/Christoffer
@@ChristofferLindheTripleAmputee Thank you again Chris, I'm so happy to have found your channel. I look forward to seeing more of your videos I find them very inspiring and uplifting. Keep living life to the fullest and never give up right? Take care and chat soon. David (vinny)
I admire you; thank you from the bottom of my heart for your amazing message of faith, resilience, and fortitude.
Thank you so much. This is an really important video pleas share it 😊
I appreciate when you said that the best thing to do when you're at your lowest, is to try to focus on how you want your life to be rather than dwelling on what is or what ifs. Sorry for your losses ❤ I hope you have many more good days than bad ones. All the best to you and yours 🍀🦚
Thank you for this comment :) Yes if you focus on the good parts in life and the journey to achieving your goals in the future. Things tend to go that way "more or less" BUT the journey gets so much more fun :)
Thanks so much! You really encourage me . I am a fresh amputee from.South Africa. Sorry to hear from the lost of you're dear mother.
Thank you so much
I'm glad to hear that I encourage you. Keep pushing the limit with prosthetics and things will go great
Lovely video. "If you need help, seek help." Indeed. A week ago my surgeons performed the first transtibial osseointegration in Oregon, and I can already tell it was the right action to take after having tried to walk with the socket system. It wasn't working, but this is turning out very well.
Thank you and I’m so glad to hear that 👍 if you haven’t seen my videos on osseointegration please do 🙏
@@ChristofferLindheTripleAmputee I definitely will!
Hello Christoffer. I just came across your channel today (came up as a recommendation). You are quite an inspiration, young man! I'm twice your age and will undergo an above the knee amputation with osseointegration in about 2 months as a result of multiple failed total knee replacements. I'm not depressed about the impending limb loss because I see it as a way to eventually escape the chronic excruciating pain I deal with on a daily basis and a way to reclaim some bit of my life. My problem is that my friends seem to be having a tougher time dealing with the situation than I am! They don't understand my optimism and seem to want me to feel sad along with them. Thanks for sharing how you dealt with your friends and your efforts to prove to them that you are still the same person that you were pre-amputation(s). Your sharing has really helped me. Wishing you continued success.
Hi Sharon and thank you for your comment. Great that you have a positive mindset, keep that mindset and you will prove them wrong in a good way and they will be happy for you 😊
@@ChristofferLindheTripleAmputee I will! Thanks for your response.
Great video, depression can be more debilitating than an amputation.
Thanks Chris and I totaly agree. I hope all is good and stay safe
Thanks, stay safe!
Right on Chrisoffer you are a champion! Thank you for this and all of your other videos!!
I appreciate that and thank you! :)
You are truly inspirational and I would love to meet you one day!!
you are so motivative. i really feel you and undersatnd how it is hard to stand back. you are more strong than anyone I know. God bless you
Thank you :)
I have lost my left arm and leg in train accident 2 months before and I stumbled upon your video which gave me hope
Thank you and I'm glad you found my video I hope my channel can help you in your way back
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Great video and content. You’re an amazing man.
Thank you Jerry :)
Sending you a lot of love. Your work on YT is so important.
Thank you :)
So sorry to hear about your mother, Chris. May the face of God shine upon you. May he bring you peace. Much love
Thank you
Hi Christopher, your videos give so much confidence to lead my life in to my future. Iam a fresh amputee, lost my right hand in accident. Your words gives so much encouragement for guys like us. Iam so sorry for your loss. God bless you & your family... Thanks again... Anoop, kerala, 🇮🇳
Thank you and I'm glad to hear that my video inspired you. Inspiration and will to continue is key and I wish you all the best.
Thank you Christoffer! I learnt a lot from you! Thank you! Thank you! You are amazing!
Thanks I'm so glad to hear that
Just came across your video and I commend you on what you have accomplished.
I’m a new above knee amputee and going through rehab to getting my prosthetic.
I’m not going to deny it’s easy because it’s not, but watching your video gives me hope 👍
Thank you for your comment and stay strong. I'm glad you found my videos.
Thank you so much for your advice.
Thank you I hope it helped
You are such an inspiration for me chris..thanks for the video.
I'm glad to hear that I can inspire and help
I wish every person on this earth was like you
Thank you very much :)
Since I lost both legs the same thing happened to me I started to think what if things were different. Even now 3 years later I do the same thing. Until this video I thought this is permanent and there's nothing I could do. Thanks for making this video. It helped me a lot.
Thank you to and I wish you all the best
Thank you! - You are making a positive difference in the life of many people.
Thank you, I really hope this video can help
You are an amazing inspiration.🙏 Thank you Christoffer💕
Thank you
Thank you for your message
Very inspiring!!!
Thank you, I'm glad that I can help and inspire
Thank you for this video 😌 & god bless you bro.....
My pleasure and thank you
Great advise Chris.
Thank you :)
How did you come to accept your new body? How did you manage to find the will to live? What was your thought process? I’m going through a similar trauma, I don’t wanna get out, shower, even move. I am depressed, lonely, I am aftaid of the future and I find life pointless.
Hi! I got help at the hospital managing my thoughts after the accident and I felt like you pointlessness. But time will help and eventually you will find new joy in life even if it's not thinkable today.
Your speech enlightened me!❤️
Thank you Yumi
You are young but extremely knowledgeable and highly motivated, bravo
Thank you very much :)
You are so inspiring Christopher :)
Thank you very much :)
I am also an amputee person bro, But From My Side A Big Hug & A Big Salute to you Brother 🙏❤️💞
Hi and Thank you Amputee Nao :)
I'm not an amputee but your message about depression resonated deeply with me. You have a very soothing voice and calm demeanor about you. Thank you for sharing your journey with the world.
Thank you Hannah for your comment and kind words :)
@@ChristofferLindheTripleAmputee aww thanks for the reply! and you're welcome!
Thanks for video ❤️
Thank you very much, it's an important video so pleas share it with other
I was Depressed for a while too because it hits you all at once what your Life is like. But doing Adaptive activities helped me a lot and I think just time helps too.
Doing adaptive sports helps you to refocus and that’s been a winning concept at least for me 😊
@@ChristofferLindheTripleAmputee Yes you are right and Adaptive Sports give you something else to Focus on and you get more confident in yourself doing it I found out.
I Great Man
Thank you
Hello Christoffe
I’m a recent RAKA (3 months). Your video was very inspirational. I wonder if sometimes there is pressure to get back to the new normal too quickly. Importance of properly understanding your situation and the process necessary to achieve a level of normalcy.
Thanks again
Rob
Hi Rob and thank you! I really hope this video can help in the way back after an amputation.
Yes absolutely, the mind and body also need to have it's recovery. But when you feel ready, you are ready to take the next step. And knowing that you always have your ups and downs you will in your own timeframe do progress towards your future goal.
Big likr friend spirit always 🖒🙋🙋🙋🙋
Thank you :)
Wow I didn't realise you spent a long time in a wheelchair before you could walk again. You walk so well and confidently that I assumed you were up and walking within a year of losing your legs. I'm a single leg AK amputee but also have cerebral palsy so cannot walk at all without a zimmer frame and use a wheelchair mostly. You give me hope that one day I'll walk with confidence again
Thank you and yes, I spent 6 years in the wheelchair before I got up on my legs. Do you think that’s a topic I should do a video about?
@@ChristofferLindheTripleAmputee Yes, please do.
@Christoffer Lindhe - Triple Amputee absolutely, it would be really good to know how you made the transition from wheelchair to walking full time
Hi Christoffer. I am bilateral above knee amputee I lost my legs last year.I'm really impressed with your viedo.
I'm still struggling with using KNEVO which is Microprocessor Knee every day.
I hope time will help me like you said.
By the way,I will buy Xtend Foot soon Because I mostly walk on the uneven road aournd my house in Tokyo Japan.
Hi Mariko and thank you for your comment. I'm really glad to hear that I inspire you and I hope my videos can help you in your way back after the amputation.
Great to hear about the Xtend Foot it really helped me as a bilateral in making outdoor walking easier.
@@ChristofferLindheTripleAmputee Thank you for your reply. I'm trying to get over my situation.I'm also looking forword to use Xtend foot！
Great video, your video is very encouraging, my boyfriend is a double amputee he lost both of his arms and he's in a wheelchair , but he could never accept it, he didn't want to look to the bright side like you did, he turned to another bad person, he became rude to everyone, he became anti-social, he hurt my feelings many times but I still refuse to give up on him, do you have any advice for him
Hi Julie! It's hard to give advice, but maybe the first step in accepting is to find self-driven joy and happiness in your current situation. Mabey he can find back to a previous hobby or interest?
@@ChristofferLindheTripleAmputee yes he tries to do some of his hobbies, but he is still refusing to socialize, I think the main problem is that he cannot accept his disability
@@ChristofferLindheTripleAmputee thank you for your reply sir 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Things do get better with time and you find out new ways to do things and get better Equipment to help you. You do need help from other people too I found out.
I totally agree Larry
@@ChristofferLindheTripleAmputee yes it was like that for me and you just need time to figure things out and find out what you can do.
U are very good-looking. More than many. / Grief can lead to Jesus. My griefings and sorrows led me to Jesus love and trust in God. An amazing contact. /Lets remember war - veterans too.
Thank you and I totally agree
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Thank you :)
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Thank you :)