Thread: Memory Loss At Time Of Concussion
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Old 06-05-2012, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by "Starr" View Post
Impulsiveness, poor judgement and bad memory... not a great combination to keep yourself safe.

What a weird journey this is!!
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LOL! Yes, a weird journey indeed. Best to you on your continued recovery.

I like your comment on poor judgement; I keep reminding myself that I should have listened better to my mom when she would tell me "Make sure to look both ways before crossing the street".
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition.

Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life.
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