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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 756
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 756
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I have a fear of being hit by doors. When I'm standing by a door, I always lock it so nobody can open it and nail me in the head. For some reason I'm still weary about standing by it, even if its locked and usually move out of the way.
When I get in or out of a car, I duck waaaaay down...probably more than I need to, so I don't smack my head on the top of the car.
Kitchen cabinets...those are the worse.
I peek around corners to see if someone is coming before I step out of a room...so I don't end up colliding with someone.
When I'm holding my son, he likes to jerk around and throw his head back or forward. I'm always paranoid he's gonna headbutt me and cause a jar.
Same with kids playing around me...throwing toys, kicking a ball, etc.
Basically I'm a paranoid, nervous wreck that I'm gonna get re-injured.
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI.
Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain.
Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms.
Slowly but surely regaining my life back.
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