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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 398
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 398
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Hello and welcome
Hi there,
I read your story and you have been through a lot. It seems you know that you still need quiet and rest to really recover, but then, you will also have to change your life if you want to have quality of life.
First, I urge you to quit drinking alcohol. After an mTbi, you might not be able to handle it like you did before. Your brain chemistry is different. Anyhow, there are references to this up in the stickies somewhere.
Next, look over what you are eating. Cut out any junk food and add fruits and veggies. Check out the vitamin stickie and get going with good vitamins and supplements. For me, the supplements are a way of life now and I am not stopping those even though I am much better.
Can you put off school until your better? Much better. I don't think you have healed from your original injury. Or, if you have to go to school, can it be at a reduced level?
You need to put your brain first and healing it first. You only get one brain. It can heal. It does heal slowly.
Take care and let us know more of what you want.
All for now,
Poetrymom
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[SIZE="1"]What happened. I was in a car accident 2-23-2013, and got a mild concussion from it. I had some time off for brain rest, got somewhat better, but slipped into PCS in March 2013.
Symptoms I had: dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, fatigue, tinitis, occasional headaches and migraines,
Symptoms as of 5--2013: poor sleep, tinitis, some confusion /short term memory blanks, balance. The other symptoms are mostly gone, but flare up if I OVERdo something.
Therapy I had: vestibular
3 months in: I could drive more and for longer distances. I felt like a younger, happier version of myself and I feel so blessed to have this feeling.
9 months in and I am working full time. I do get tired, and some sound and light sensitivity from time to time, but mostly I am over most of my symptoms.
I pray every day and I m praying for your recovery.
Over a year in: I can multi task (limited) and have humor in my life. But when I am tired, I am very tired.
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