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Old 09-04-2012, 10:23 AM
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Hi there. A couple of questions/comments:

When was your injury and start of these latest symptoms? Recovery takes time.

You have a great resource with your AA meetings, rather then "trying so hard not to feel" that's a great place to acknowledge your feelings. When we realize what those feelings are we can take steps to resolve them. It's not unlike the first 3 steps in AA. If you have an AA sponsor that person could be a great sounding board for the stuff related to your TBI/PTSD.

When I was a couple months home from the hospital my family got me my "service dog" an adorable pug names Keona (Hawaiian for "God's gracious gift"). She is indeed, a day doesn't go by without a few hugs and kisses from her to make me feel better.

Hang in there. Best to you as you continue on this recovery journey.

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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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