I'm 64. Retired due to medical issues. 4 years ago I was in a wheelchair then a walker then a cane. Now I go to school to assist others with mental health challenges. I can walk 32000 steps in a day unassisted. In 2022 I registered as a kidney donor for a specific recipient who no longer needs a kidney. I stayed on with Mayo and the 31st of this month we begin evaluation procedures. Staying active is crucial to mental health. Physical and mental activities that challenge you, can create opportunities that lead to a fulfilling life. Regardless of your condition, you can always challenge yourself with new goals. My first goal was leaving a wheelchair. I accomplished this by standing up, then sitting back down. Soon I was able to do this without using my hands on the armrest. My second goal was taking 1 step forward, and one backward. It took well over a week to be able to do that. I moved my walker away from my wheelchair and had to take a step to get there. It was amazing when I could reach the bedroom door on my own. It took months to get off the walker and on a cane. No matter how simple these goals may seem to others, and to our old self, we face new challenges never before imagined we would face. Motion is medicine. Psychosocial strengthening by joining groups of people facing our challenges can help immensely. You are not alone. There is hope. You must remember those 2 things. I would urge you to research mental health clinics in your area. You are never alone in this challenge. You got this.