Not only your body is affected by a spinal cord injury -- your emotions are very much a part of the rehabilitation process. It probably helps to know that most people with SCI go through several emotional reactions.

    You may be down and really depressed … you may be angry … you may ask, "Why me?" … Sometimes you won't feel like doing anything at all. For some people, one of the worst things is not being able to do everything for themselves. It can be very upsetting when you have to rely on other people to do things for you or to help you help yourself.

    Further information on your emotions and the emotions of your family members and others can be found in the Feelings and Reactions section.