Struggling with the concept of mobility aids
So my situation with pots has been escalating for about two years now (I’m 15) and I recently have been thinking a lot about how mobility aids might make my life more comfortable and help with body pain. I also deal with migraines and cfs, so overall I’m always finding myself leaning on walls, people, and objects to relieve some pain
I do think a mobility aid like crutches or a cane might help but I just feel so much grief about that fact that I need to consider that as a teenager, so I’ve been putting it off
From anybody who uses a cane or another mobility aid to manage symptoms, does it help you significantly enough to recommend? What are your pros and cons?
From anybody young who uses one, does it feel really weird and uncomfortable in public?
And my biggest question is where is the best place to look for cool ones that don’t look like they’re for the elderly? If I do end up getting one I want something that is decently okay looking, and doesn’t feel like I stole my grandmas. Is there anywhere you’d recommend where there’s cool designs or something?
Signed a tired spoonie who needs help
Posted Mar 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC