How do you live your life in a wheelchair?

Be patient and take each day one day at a time.

You Will Grieve and That's Okay. ...
Make Sure to Focus on Your Abilities and Not Just What You've Lost. ...
Be Creative in Finding New Ways to Do Things. ...
Challenge Negative Thoughts. ...
Seek Support for Adjusting to Life in a Wheelchair. ...
Get a Wheelchair That is Specific to Your Needs.

How long can a person live in a wheelchair?

The life expectancy of Paraplegics According to research, the life expectancy estimate for a patient dealing with paraplegia is 12.8 years. The 40-year survival rate for first-year people with a spinal cord injury is 62%. But with time, life expectancy has increased in people with spinal cord injuries.