Published on 12, July, 2020
I know that we can be prone to being clumsy (and why, and that I definitely am), but can still find it upsetting.
Since my diagnosis, I've found it easier to just acknowledge - or even to smile or laugh about - the smaller examples. But my unending stream of clumsiness, together with the hassle of the bigger examples, still gets to me.
It started innocuously enough today: I somehow dropped my teabag on the kitchen floor, between taking it out of the caddy and putting it into my cup. One moment it was right there, between my thumb and fingers, and I was looking right at it. The next it was on the floor. I've no idea how.
Two hours later, one that I couldn't smile about: I was sitting in the living room, had a first sip from a cup of coffee, and then - in the process of putting it back on the side table - somehow knocked it over and spilled it all over the floor (including down the table, under the table, under the sofa, etc).
I thought it might be interesting or maybe even therapeutic to share some of our clumsiness incidents.
So, if you feel like sharing, how clumsy are you? And what are some examples - whether recent or old?
(Very importantly, I don't mean to be tone deaf with this thread in respect of those of us who routinely have more severe difficulties. I'm thinking about the situations that we think we've got covered, until it turns out that we haven't).
Hello,
could it be dyspraxia and not simply being clumsy? I am dyspraxic and am forever dropping things or bumping in to walls, doors and have the bumps to prove it. Despite all that, I manage to go cycling but find corners hard to navigate round.
I have poor fine motor skills so struggle with my handwriting.
I've lost count of the number of times I've fallen from my bike. I've fallen of going around corners and while riding in a straight line. During these falls I've had three near death experiences and two serious physical injuries. On the plus side I've had several rides in ambulances where I've been told by paramedic how unhealthy is cycling.
Ironically, cycling is my safe space.
I too have poor fine motor skills, there is an almost complete disconnect between brain and muscles.
In short, I'm very clumsy.
Hello Nemo,
good to know there are others with dyspraxia who can ride a bike. All of my falls have been at low speeds. If you are able to then please feel free to ride with our local club sometime?
Wait till you see me go round a corner!. We have a B group who ride at a steady pace on a forty mile or under ride to a cafe. We always wait for people so no stress, just good fun.
Thank you for the kind invitation. The only club that will let me ride with them is the
Wobbly Wheelers