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Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 46
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 46
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Oh, and by the way, a certain medical condition that's supposed to shave 30 years off your lifespan runs in my family. One of my grandparents is now 102, and the one who had a "full case" of the condition just passed away last year at age 98. So...
There has been research about stroke shortening people's lifespan, but from what I've read, the folks who were impacted had lower quality of life which contributed to their premature demise.
I believe that focusing on full recovery and seeking out the best that life has to offer, will add years to our lives. I've seen that work, even with hardship cases.
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What happened: Sustained mild TBI #9(+) in 2004 when I fell down a flight of stairs and smacked the back of my head on the steps. Knocked out briefly, then bounced back and resumed everyday life, as usual. Then things fell apart -- lost my job, friends disappeared, spouse became terrified of me, money flew out the window, and I had no idea it was all happening, or why. Finally put things together in 2007, when I was researching brain injury for a family member. Have been actively working with a neuropsych and recovering since late 2007, with amazing results I never thought possible.
I blog about this at
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Symptoms: fatigue, tinitis, sensitivity to light and noise and touch, insomnia, general pain, headache, attention issues, emotional lability, panic/anxiety, anger/rage spikes, confusion, difficulty hearing and understanding, slowed processing speed, limited short-term working memory, balance & vertigo issues, difficulty reading and learning new things, nystagmus and tremors when over-tired.
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