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Originally Posted by vini
hi shez
I can relate to how you feel, have you seen a nuero psychologist ,its like greaving for a lost part of self, but there is hope, I think its a matter of adjustment I go to a head injury group once a week , and it helps but dose bring me down as well, Prozac took the edge of it but also made my cognition and motivation worse so I came off it and take omega 3 twice a day multi vits also and I can say I have improved a little and feel I can do more and stay more focal posting on this board helps us all and I know its not easy to share of our self,s in a few more days it will be for me a year since my injury, and with Christmas coming it is hard to take but I will do my best for my family
we are not alone nanu nanu  shazbut is you Handel from the mork and mindy show if its not you won,t get the joke
kind regards vini |
Hi Vini,
Thank you for the welcome. Yes, my nickname is from Mork & Mindy- nanu nanu
I have seen a neuro psychologist, as most of my problems are brain-related. My case is complicated. I have epilepsy, in which the seizure focus was removed 3/06. Depression began a couple of months after surgery, and the epileptologist put me on anti-depressants. I finally gained control over my seizures in September or October, then slipped on the ice 3/07 and fell on the same part of my head! I had a moderate-major concussion.
The mild TBI brought my seizures back, which caused AED medication to be doubled, and increased my depression significantly. I have been on many anti-depressants, and have added mood stabalizers to gain some control.
I have worked with the TBI group at Mayo Clinic. The occupational therapist and neuropsychologist were most helpful to me. The OT did tell me months ago that I would be in psychotherapy for the rest of my life. I assume primarily due to the area removed in surgery, and that the TBI increased symptoms. I do know that those with mild TBI's most often have the most difficult time adjusting to life afterwards. Maybe that is where I am. I don't know.
My case is unusual. More than a couple of doctors have told me that I've got a heck of a lot going on. The difficulty is that I feel even more alone. I know that I sound like I'm stuck in a pity-party. Maybe I am! I just wish that I could make a personal connection with someone who understands and cares. That's all.
Shez