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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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Went to my first brain injury support group today!
Today i went to the San Diego Brain Injury Support Group and I am overwhelmed with joy in finding others who understand what our lives are like (in person of course!). There were a few PCS patients there and the injuries ranged from very disabled to someone like me who you cant see my injury and i look like a normal, healthy 30 year old. Everyone was so positive, so happy to be alive, and so supportive. When i walked in, the guy at the sign in table said "welcome home". Todays group was run by speech language pathologists and talked about organizing your day, your life, and how to find shortcuts. Im so happy i went. Hopefully, there are support groups like this near where you live!
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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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