Overcoming the Fear of Falling
About this episode
Angie Heuser discusses overcoming the fear of falling as an amputee and how it can limit independence and confidence.
Reclaiming Independence   What if the thing holding you back isn’t the possibility of falling, but the fear of what happens if you do? As amputees, we talk a lot about mobility, prosthetics, and recovery. But there is one challenge that often doesn’t get enough attention: the fear of falling. In this week’s episode of BAWarrior Podcast, I share my own experiences as an above-knee amputee and explore how fear can quietly limit our lives if we allow it to take control. The truth is, for many of us, the fear of falling isn’t really about the fall itself. It’s about everything we think might happen afterward. We worry about losing confidence, losing independence, or proving our fears right. We wonder what other people will think if we stumble. We question whether we’re strong enough to keep going.     I’ve been an amputee for more than seven years, and I have fallen while learning new skills, while using my running blade, and while pushing myself beyond my comfort zone. Even today, there are moments when fear tries to creep in and convince me to play it safe. But I’ve learned something important: the more we avoid challenges because we’re afraid of falling, the…
People in this episode
Host: Angie Heuser
Topics covered
- fear of falling
- amputee experiences
- independence
- confidence building
- mobility challenges
Keywords
- amputee
- fear
- falling
- confidence
- independence
- mobility
- prosthesis
- physical therapy
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