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Social participation

Would you like to continue playing an active part in society, but find that this doesn’t come naturally? Perhaps it relates to work, volunteering, sport, family or friends. Social participation means being able to take part in the life around you. This is important for social contact, a sense of purpose and self-esteem. If health issues, tiredness, stress or limitations make it difficult to get involved, your world can feel smaller. Sometimes you find that you’re mainly focused on coping and recovering. That leaves less room for the things that bring colour to your life.

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What do you notice?

Difficulties with social participation can manifest themselves in many ways.

You may, for example, notice that:

  • you take part in activities less often;
  • you find it difficult to maintain contact;
  • you are struggling to keep up with your work or voluntary work;
  • you find social engagements exciting;
  • if you find transport or getting about difficult;
  • you get tired quickly after activities;
  • you feel less useful;
  • you feel less connected;
  • you avoid certain activities due to symptoms or uncertainty.

Sometimes what you miss most is the feeling of belonging. This can have a significant impact on your mood and motivation.

What might be the reason for this?

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  • Avoiding family visits or social engagements

    Do you find yourself cancelling family visits or social engagements more often than you’d actually like? Perhaps you look forward to an engagement at first, but on the day itself you find yourself dreading it. You wonder whether you’ll be able to cope, whether there’ll be enough rest, and whether others understand what you need. This can cause a great deal of stress. Social engagements often require more than just being present. You have to travel, talk, process sensory input, sometimes sit or stand for long periods, and then recover afterwards. This can be too much. Avoiding such situations may feel safe in the short term, but in the long run it can mean you miss out on social contact and enjoyment.

  • Cycling

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Social participation can be made more difficult by physical symptoms, mental strain, fatigue, sensory overload or anxiety. Practical barriers such as transport, accessibility, finances or scheduling can also play a part.

Furthermore, the environment may not be well suited to your needs. Activities take too long, are too hectic or require more energy than you have. Sometimes there is a lack of understanding of what you need.

A loss of (self-)confidence can also have an impact. If you have been less involved for some time, rejoining can be daunting.

What can you do yourself?

It helps to consider which form of participation suits you best. It doesn’t have to be on a large scale straight away.

For example, you could:

  • choosing an activity that feels meaningful;
  • begin with a short or calm form;
  • ask in advance about the possibility of taking a break or sitting down;
  • to ask someone to come along;
  • plan your energy intake before and after the activity;
  • clearly state what you need;
  • use online contact if face-to-face contact is too much;
  • regularly assess what remains feasible.

There are many ways to get involved. Even small activities count.

When is it advisable to seek help?

It is wise to seek help if you find yourself participating less and less, even though you want to get involved. Support can also help if symptoms, anxiety, transport issues or feelings of shame are holding you back.

Ask for help if you feel lonely, useless or excluded. Get in touch if you’re feeling down for a long time or if you’re no longer able to function properly.

How Rondom can help

Together, we’ll explore what participation means to you and what you need to rebuild that. In doing so, we’ll focus on energy, mobility, motivation, trust and your social environment.

A occupational therapist can help to make activities feasible and lower barriers. A physiotherapist can provide support with mobility, strength and fitness. If you are feeling uncertain, down or ashamed, you can psychological support should be appropriate. A lifestyle coach can help with rhythm and recovery.

Together, we’ll look for ways to get involved that suit your lifestyle.

Have you noticed that cycling isn’t as easy as it used to be? Perhaps you feel unsteady when getting on your bike, experience pain whilst cycling, or feel anxious in traffic. Cycling offers a great deal of freedom. You can go where you like, get some exercise outdoors and are less dependent on others. If cycling becomes more difficult, it can have a significant impact on your daily life. Cycling requires balance, strength, reaction time, situational awareness and confidence. The bike itself must also fit you properly. If any one of these things changes, cycling can become stressful or difficult.

  • Daring to go outside

    Do you find going outside a bit daunting? Perhaps you’re worried about falling, experiencing symptoms, losing your bearings or panicking. Or you may feel insecure because you’ve lost confidence in your body. Going outside may seem simple, but it can be a big step if you feel vulnerable. Being outdoors is important for exercise, social interaction, daylight and independence. If you’re less willing to go outside, your world can quickly become smaller. It’s important to take this seriously and see, step by step, what helps.

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