Transition Anxiety

[TheMenace]

Fulcrum posted this encouragement recently in another discussion. I hope it will help others with transition anxiety issues.

If you are laying down or sitting, can you get up off the floor? Is it impossible or just difficult or painful? Being able to get up off the ground is an important part of well-being and safety. I just this week saw an example of how important it is with an elderly family member. It was a pretty sobering experience. You do not want to lose that ability!

If getting up off the ground is difficult for you, you might want to start seeing some kind of physical therapist to work on it. If you can get up, but it's difficult or a bit painful, you might want to check into yoga or see a personal trainer. I'd recommend a professional so you don't hurt yourself or overdo it. Whoever you decide to consult, let them know you want to be able to move from standing to a seated position, preferably cross-legged, and get back up again to standing. Same for prone. Another good reason to start working on it is, even if you can't do the transitions perfectly, you can know your limitations in advance, so you can ask for accommodations and you can avoid overdoing it at your event.

You've got a month or more to work on it, and that's a pretty decent amount of time to make an improvement. I usually have to begin a bit of an exercise routine a month or so before an event to make sure I have the strength, flexibility, and stamina to make it through the day. And that exercise has never failed to make me feel better about myself and how I think of myself outside of Appleseed. Appleseed has been a great motivator for me keep my fitness up, and that's been great for me in the rest of my life. Maybe it will do the same for you. Do it for your overall well-being!

[rambo granny]

Awesome words reading this timeless post again from a 2026 perspective. Being well hydrated is also essential for less cranky joints as well as avoiding dehydration and maintaining mental clarity.
Regular exercise including flexibility, agility, and strength training is not only invaluable to achieving positions but it has other critical advantages. Being in shape has a huge impact on the outcome following a serious accident or illness.