A few months ago, I discovered Hadley, a non-profit organization established to help individuals with vision loss. I recently received an email with the following podcast and have found it very informative and helpful in understanding how to address the emotional side of my vision loss.
Emotions, Mental Health, and Vision Loss
Episode 118
An episode of the Hadley Presents: A Conversation with the Expertsaudio podcast
Dr. Ann Wagner, the guest speaker in this episode, addresses so many feelings I’ve had over the last year with my vision loss. Feelings of isolation, dependency, loneliness, hopelessness, helplessness, loss of self-identity, loss of self-worth, fear and anxiety. Dr. Wagner provides some helpful advice on how to work through some of these feelings. She also speaks about her own experience with vision loss.
I hope this is helpful for others who may be experiencing vision loss and the life changes that occur as a result. It may also be beneficial to share with family and friends so they can better understand and learn how they can help as well.
Take care!
Rebecca ~~<3~~
P.S. I also found this great article by Dr. Wagner on the website for Foundation Fighting Blindness.