"It is in the comprehension of the physically disabled, or disordered...that we are behind our age...sympathy as a fine art is backward in the growth of progress..."  Elizabeth Stuart Phelps

 

Having SOM changes the way in which you are able to move about in the world.  It increases your need to attend to the ordinary things that are part of every day life.  It decreases your ability to move through your life with ease, comfort and safety. 

 

Here are some difficulties that have been shared.  Please add your own, personal experiences.

 

Walking issues, such as tripping, stumbling, staggering
Loss of binocular vision and depth perception
Head tilt, and the associated pain/discomfort
Stiff muscles in your head, neck, shoulders and back
Difficulty or inability to read, use a computer or do other close/focused work
Nausea
Disorientation, dizziness
Snoring
Headaches/migraines
Spinal/back issues
Inability to exercise or participate in sports and other physical activities
Watching television, going to see films, cultural events, nature activities