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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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Thank you! Finally...WHY does it have to mental illness? It does imply choice where as physical illness does not.
My depression from this injury is a physical problem in my brain...it's not a choice. The paranoia, another unwanted gift from this injury, is a physical problem in my brain. I've never had paranoia before. Who would choose this?
There is such stigma tied to anything referred to as MENTAL ILLNESS (said in a low echoing voice).
I feel shame and guilt because of my injury and everything with it. I feel like society will not treat me the same as before. I have experienced this with medical people that knew my condition. If someone is not with me is the only times I have problems and I'm rarely alone. I don't go to those places anymore.  nope, never again
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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