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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 242
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I can't thank you guys enough.
I've been at this now for over 3 years. Berkley- your description is exactly how I feel right now.
I'm thankful for the progress I've had, like being able to start back to grad school one course at time. I know I should be grateful for this opportunity because many have it much worse than me. And I'm thankful I'm alive. But the never ending severe fatigue and the flat affect that I honestly haven't felt true happiness in over three years, its just so overwhelming at times.
I've gone through the cycle of stages of grief. I guess I didn't expect to be caught off guard like that. But like someone said, the vitality that was there, the confidence, the happiness, it's gone. And I don't think it's coming back...
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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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