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Join Date: May 2011
Location: san diego
Posts: 303
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: san diego
Posts: 303
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Originally Posted by SmilinEyesMs305
I COMPLETELY understand. It's really hard and EXTREMELY frustrating.
Many people I know see me trying to get on with my life, things like attempting the grocery store (with ear plugs) or going to a family event for a short period of time (just to get out of my house) and everyone assumes I'm doing great and doesn't understand why I can't even consider going back to work for at least another 6 months based on the advice of the Drs in the various therapies I am in. I basically get looked at like, "oh you are milking this for all it's worth." I just want to scream. Just because I don't complain constantly, doesn't mean I'm not in pain.
It's even worse with those closest to me. Although they have been extremely supportive, they don't understand because they've never experienced it. I tried to hide from them the fact that I am constantly effected in some physical way by the this, because I don't want to seem like I'm constantly whining. But I am suffering, and it hurts when they look disappointed when I say I don't think it's a good idea I do something they want to do.
If I "look okay" and don't talk about the constant struggles, because I don't want the fake pity that comes with it, then people think that I'm feeling better and doing well. However, if I try to tell them how hard it is, I get this pitied look where someone feels bad, however this doesn't change the fact that they think I should be doing everything they way I would have normally done. Nor does it cause them to do anything to help me, because they feel bad. Its like, oh, you've been sick for six months. We really cared when it first happened, but now it's old news so.... we're over it.
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You are sooooo right!!! My roommate is so over it at this point. Shes lived with me for past 5 months and i always thought she was ok being my person to vent to but its wearing on her too. So i now need to watch what i say so i dont annoy her because she is so sick of going to work everyday and watches me "resting" on the couch and doing nothing. She doesnt get it, she will never get it, and sympathy runs out pretty quick when the bruises go away.
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Suffered a TBI with PCS on April 25th 2011 from multiple blows to the head from falling, unconscious for 12 hours with no memory of event. Hit the back of my head, and above right eye. MRI and CT negative. Symptoms included constant headaches (migraine, pressure, tension, icepicks), dizziness, tinnitus, visual changes, photophobia, fatigue, "spacing out", word finding difficulties, depression, and emotional lability.
Began Healing in November 2011 after starting acupuncture and Healing Touch (a nurturing energy therapy that promotes relaxation and pain relief). I went back to work in February 2012. Ive been symptom free since July 2012. Very happy, positive, energetic and working out every day, doing yoga, and living a normal life again!
I also began taking Healing Touch classes in November 2011 and completed 5 Levels of Healing Touch Certificate Program that included a 1 year mentorship to become a Healing Touch International Practitioner in June 2013. I am so pleased to offer this wonderful healing therapy to my patients, friends, and clients.
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