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The original was posted on /r/cfs by /u/wasplobotomy on 2024-11-17 00:28:38+00:00.

I’m pretty sure it’s the right decision to make but it’s just stressful thinking about the cost!

I’m moderate, can’t leave my house without crashing except for my partner driving me to their house once every one or two weeks. I miss being outside so much! I think I’d be able to go on short adventures outside the home in nature without crashing if I didn’t have to walk, even just wheeling to a quiet place to sit would be so nice.

It would be expensive though, as I’d need an electric wheelchair, and I’d want it to be able to handle slopes and rough terrain. I’ve only been ill since May 2023, and moderate since May/June this year, pretty much everyone in my life says I’m going to recover which I know is unlikely but I think it still makes me feel silly for making such a big purchase. But then I also know if I recover that’s the best case scenario and then I can just sell it.

I do have the money, I have savings from when I was able to work. I don’t know if I’ll be able to work again though and I was saving in the hopes that maybe one day I could buy a house. At the moment my savings are supplementing the benefit I get as it’s pretty small in my country.

But I’ve been wanting one so bad which I think means I need one. Idk - any thoughts from people who have bought one or who have considered it?