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Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 242
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 242
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Prior to my accident, I worked with students with autism. Sensory issues are one of the main manifestations of autism. My brain injury is something I am actually grateful for in this sense, because I will be a much more compassionate therapist knowing what it's like to have the sensation of being overloaded by bright lights or noises etc.
Many kids with autism benefit from weighted blankets. It is a calming tool for many children. Ironically while staying at my parents, they have a spare bed that has a really heavy comforter on it. I love sleeping under that blanket!
I also enjoy in my yoga class, the last 5 minutes are just breathing, laying flat, with a weighted eye pillow. It really helps me to relax.
I totally get where you are coming from!
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What Happened: On 3/8/11 I was stopped waiting to merge into traffic when I was rear ended by someone doing 45 mph. I walked away from the accident, to fall into the pit of PCS 5 days later... (I have had 2 previous concussions, but neither developed into PCS.)
Symptoms 3 Years Post: Physical: migraines, infrequent vertigo, neck and back pain (from accident), tinnitus, visual field deficits in left eye, problematic light sensitivity, (including visual seizure activity), noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, semi-frequent disrupted sleep cycles,
Cognitive: semi-frequent Brain fog after cognitive strain, limited bouts of impulsivity, unable to concentrate for more than short periods of time without fatigue, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory;
Emotional: easily overstimulated, depression, anxiety;
Treatment so far: Vestibular therapy; Physical Therapy; Vision Therapy; Vitamin Schedule; Limited caffeine; Medications; attempting to limit stress and overstimulation; Yoga; Cognitive Therapy
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