Guest guest Posted October 17, 2002 Report Share Posted October 17, 2002 I was thinking about what Joan (I think) said about being in her house in the dark and being so familiar with things, that she can be OK with the balance issue. Then, Liz, after reading your post about jumping on your horse with your eyes closed, I was thinking that maybe in familiar situations, even in darkness, maybe we are OK because of familiarity. I'm like that in my house, too - familiar, however, there is no telling where my dogs have put a toy, ball or bone, even though I try to keep their toys picked up - I don't want to fall over a ball or bone or something, so the nightlights in the halls help me. One job I had 6 years ago and worked at least 4 nights a week. Stairs to my office I could do in the dark fine at a regular-fast pace up and down. There must be a 'sense of the familiar' that takes over, maybe? Or perhaps the 'sense of the familiar' IS trust, like you said Liz? ~ Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Hey all, I too have balance issues in the dark. I remember my parents have these cute little lights around there house in the hall way at about 1 foot off the floor. I loved these lights because they lit up enough of the floor, that you could see if there was anything you would trip over in your way. I now " wall surf " in the hall way, because I don't know if someone has left a chair pulled out. In my bedroom, my husband and I have a cedar chest that belonged to his mom. I have to go wide around it because I fall into it if I do not. I memorize the layout of a room, and if it gets changed, I am in trouble because I run into stuff. Does anyone else have this problem? Nina in Stockton, CA CMT Type 2A and Mitochondrial disease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Why not get those cute little light yourself. They are called night lights and you can buy them at any hardware store and fancier ones online. They have sensors and don't go on until the hallways and rooms get dark. I'll bet they've saved many a trip and/or fall. Good luck. CMT2a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Hi Nina, It's only when I travel and in hotel rooms I get disoriented. So I always pack a night like and plug it in first thing when I get unpacked. Really helps. It goes on automatically when the room gets to a certain darkness. Growing up, my family always had nightlights. One in the kitchen, one in the upstairs bath. This just wasn't for me and my CMT, this was just what the parents did. Was also great when we were coming home late at night, the backdoor opened into the kitchen where we could adjust our sight, and also get upstairs with some light. I guess this was just common sense. Kind of like the old Motel 6 advertisement " we'll leave a light on for you " ! lol Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Nina, I'd bet that almost all CMTers have balance issues to one degree or another. A friend loaned me a hiking, or trekking pole that provides just that tiny extra bit of assistance when moving around. I was surprised as to the difference it made after I first tried it. Dick Denver Type 1A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 We have night lights all over my house just because of my night-sight issues. I even had lights specifically wired on my stairs to the upper level just because of that! Our bedroom as nightlights next to my side, on the wall leading to the bathroom, in the bathroom... You are SO not alone in this! Mark, 48, NJ CMT1A > > Hey all, > > I too have balance issues in the dark. I remember my parents have these cute little lights around there house in the hall way at about 1 foot off the floor. I loved these lights because they lit up enough of the floor, that you could see if there was anything you would trip over in your way. I now " wall surf " in the hall way, because I don't know if someone has left a chair pulled out. In my bedroom, my husband and I have a cedar chest that belonged to his mom. I have to go wide around it because I fall into it if I do not. I memorize the layout of a room, and if it gets changed, I am in trouble because I run into stuff. Does anyone else have this problem? > > Nina in Stockton, CA CMT Type 2A and Mitochondrial disease > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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