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Originally Posted by defurr
Just Google "concussion dementia" and you can see a whole slew of articles on the subject. I realize that I am doing myself no favors from a healing perspective by obsessively searching the Internet for things to worry about. I went away for an off-the-grid camping trip two weeks ago, and that was the best I've felt since the injury. I attribute that amelioration at least in part to getting away from my anxiety-ridden electronica. The trip was not entirely stress-free, because we got caught in a sleet storm, but said anxiety didn't weigh on my soul, and there was a ton of just sitting around staring idly at a campfire and laughing at silly jokes.
I have not looked into the vestibular angle. I assume whatever that might consist of, it's more treatable than a TBI?
JuliaBertha, your story is certainly alarming. I guess the lesson for all of us is to speak up THE VERY INSTANT someone is doing something unwanted to our heads. Like you, I was uncertain of the outcome, and didn't want to unduly scold the young lady.
I have thus far avoided jogging for this very reason: Because I assume that no matter how good my form is, it will constitute an unhelpful amount of gentle jolting (if that's not a total oxymoron). Much as it bums me out, I figure I may never jog again. Thank God for a bicycle!
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If you have your mind set on worrying about dementia there's nothing much anyone could say to diminish your fear. However, based on what you have told us, it is VERY remote that your injuries will lead to dementia. Football players who get clocked a zillion times a year should worry. You, not so much.