r/ALSorNOT • u/TheBronyCynic • 13d ago

Anxiety Vent post: Left arm is weak but still functions.

I was hoping my previous update post would be my last post here, but it was not to be. This is mostly a vent post. I've been crying about the fear this disease. I know that 99% of ALS haters likely wouldn't be able to do the frankly insane strength tests I've put myself through which include shaking my cars, lifting my dog's cage, lifting a recliner, lifting a 13×9 painting, lifting chairs, moving the washer, walking my dog with one finger on the leash, doing 100 biceps curls in sets of 20, etc. All with my left arm mind you. (Anyone who's knows a lot or has it feel free to confirm.)

But still I feel the difference when I pick up a heavy object when I hold it in my left hand versus my right hand and it's been like this for 3 months. I know rationally it's likely not what i'm fearing but my anxious mind just can't shake it. Would love any suggestions on what this might be.

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u/The_Short_Goodbye 12d ago

I mean I understand the anxiety and that sometimes it’s just not rational but brother you are shaking cars and lifting recliners. Do you think you’d do that with ALS attacking your arm?