Ruthie--
I'm sorry for what you've been through but an incredibly happy to hear how you've grown and recovered.
Your experience sounds very similar to what my mother went through nearly 10 years ago when I was in high school. She has extreme problems with memory, words, and at times emotional regulation i.e. getting very frustrated easily.
I think one of the hardest things for her is that she doesn't have anyone to talk with. She's not the type of person to reach out and find help, online or in person, and instead feels like there's something wrong with
her.
Do you have any advice on how to help her get help?
You're in my thoughts and prayers, good luck!
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Originally Posted by Ruthie1959
Hi
My name is Ruthie
I suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm almost 4 years ago and it has forever changed my life, and how I view my life. I have met many friends along the way in different sites like this one. I hope to meet new people at this site also and give and recieve advise and moral support.
My aneurysm trouble is not over, I have 2 remaining aneurysms, one that is a residual from a clipping and another that is small and being monitered. I get these checked yearly and try not to let them run my life although I have had to make some lifestyle changes so I can reduce my risk of another rupture.
I worked as a nurse for 25 years prior to the rupture and have not returned. My quick thinking process and decision making has been compromised. Memory is not the same and I have trouble finding words and getting thoughts together when speaking to people. I get upset easily and frustruated when I can't get my thoughts right and the docs say it is the result of the bleed to my brain. Other then headaches and tiring easily I get along pretty good. I had met a wonderful group of aneurysm survivors and we comminicate through e-mail, so I'm hoping more of us join here, GPer is one of them.
It is good to be here,
Ruthie
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