• Posted by Dagmar on January 21, 2025 at 1:01 am

    Before my ALS symptoms progressed and limited my driving ability, I loved shopping in person at the mall or the grocery store. Now, my husband does the grocery shopping and I shop online for personal items like clothes and cosmetics. 

    So, online shopping is a super convenient option for me. Plus, I don’t have to deal with crowds, parking lots, etc. However, there are downsides too. I think it’s much easier to shop in-store and see what you’re buying. Making returns can also be a nightmare when you purchase online. 

    There’s a good and bad to everything. How do you do most of your shopping? Any tips or tricks for online shoppers?

    Amanda replied 18 hours, 19 minutes ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • Amanda

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    January 21, 2025 at 12:33 pm

    Energy level – I use to go, and, go and go some more! Now, I am fatigued as soon as I get home from work. I often fall asleep for several hours. I’m still working full-time so I know that is a lot on my body. I am also single and take care of my house, yard and pets on my own, or at least I try. It’s a lot – physically and financially on top of the medical bills and time off because of ALS.

    I was taking surfing lessons now and then – no more :).

    Most of the changes have been with physical activity. My breathing has been drastically impacted which is integral in everything I do, even reclining in my chair – not without my non-invasive ventilator.

    Like Dagmar, I do mostly online shopping too! I even buy some groceries online.

    Amanda

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