Struggling after a workplace accident.

[Fred23]

Ok so i have no idea where to start but I'm struggling to get back on track after an accident at work ended with me losing half my index finger. I've been fighting the depression from many years ago that's come back after it.

Whilst my recovery is going well, I'm so scared that i won't be able to do the job I love doing so well. I can't do my hobby to take my mind off it as I race remote controlled cars and it requires my index finger as a vital part to work the throttle. My mate is trying to push me to go bike riding and go to the gym, but I just can't get the motivation to keep it going. The big thing is that i feel like I've stalled in my recovery and it's not going as quickly and i want/ expect it too.

I'm just completely lost and don't feel like myself all of a sudden and I don't know what to do to get through it.

[white knight]

Hi Fred, welcome

I'm 59yo, retired due to me depression etc. I have flown radio controlled model airplanes. I have had 3 workplace accidents off work for up to 10 months. I also was a insurance investigator for 18 years to do mainly with workcover in Victoria.

There are countless examples where machines have been modified for disabled people. I'm sure it wouldn't be really hard to convert the throttle of your transmitter to a foot operated accelerator like a car. Make it plug in to a plug at the back of the unit. Seek out similar ideas and the expert to do it. Maybe attend a radio model aircraft club ...there could be one there.

When people with fragile minds have an accident or they find themselves in a marriage break up we tend to "collapse" much easier than some.  Don't be too hard on yourself, you might need more time to recover.

Keep in regular contact with you doctor. You might not think you need to but we don't know how our mind works at times.

Hope this helps

Tony WK