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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Great Lakes area
Posts: 409
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Great Lakes area
Posts: 409
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Ken, PoetryMom, & Norma,
That's a tough one to hear Ken. It's hard to get my mind around that.
I don't know when I will drive. I have a lot of vestibular issues and anxiety n PTSD while riding in a car. It's still very difficult. My body reacts without my consent.
Some days I want to escape alone somewhere quiet but I'm easily overstimulated and then the brain goes into shutdown mode. People would think I'm a drug user.
I miss independence but I'm afraid of it too. Does that make sense?
We are fortunate to have family. Someday I will ... (So many things could go here).
Thanks for sharing your stories. It's comforting to be understood.
Peace, Jace
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*TBI with mild to severe damage November 2012 from car crash. Stroke with hemorage & 4 clots in veins in brain Feb/Mar 2015.
*Vestibular damage, PCS, hypercusis, severe visual processing and tracking issues, short term memory loss, headaches/migraines, occipital neuralgia, cognitive issues, neurological issues, brain fog, brain fatigue when over stimulated, twitching, vertigo, neck issues, nerve issues, PTSD, personality change, Since stroke left side weakness, rage, worsening of vestibular problems, recall, speech, memory.
*Can't drive or work. Have done occupational therapy, cognitive therapy, physical therapy. Learning work arounds, and strategies to be competent in daily life. Change your attitude/perspective changes your life. As TBI survivors this is a vital part of our healing and living.
*Working on getting to know and accept the new me.
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