Why are you trying to measure something that is so complex? The fact that you can write this shows your positive progress...And yes, we are getting better. It is very slow.....incredibly slow....While your waiting, don't forget to "live" again. That is try to find things you like to do...anything! whatever you find fun in your new life.....But to wait on something so detailed such as your brain healing and getting better...that's too much! Think about it...we have approximately 1 BIllion Brain cells (neurons). Anything is open..all possibilities! I know your wondering and you want to know something to give you some peace in your mind...believe me, I get that way sometimes, and it always defeats me...I get mad....for not knowing...what is really an unknown.....Our brains are healing...everyday...every second...year...whatever.....But you can't forget to "live" your new life...find new things to love to do....You can do it! Meanwhile your brain (our brains) will continue to make slow-progress! Goodluck to you!
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Originally Posted by sospan
Early on after my injury, like most people I got little help or support from the medical professionals. My family and I scoured the Internet and found many sources of information (especially this site) to describe the symptoms potential courses of action etc.
One of the sites ( can't remember which one  ) had a list of common traits that head injury suffers indicate that are a problem. e.g. simple maths, repeating oneself etc. The idea being that you or your family use this list to give each item a score and then revisit it periodically.
I do mine every couple of months and have noticed - albeit subjective improvements in a number of areas. I don't take it terribly seriously but it does provide an indicator on progress and it does make you reflect on your own behavior and attitudes.
The version I use has around 120 measures and rather than post the entire list here is my summary and progress.
immediately Feb - Apr May-Jun Jul- Aug
Intellectual Impairments 215 182 172 157
Psychological Consequences 60 58 55 52
Mood Disorders 4 4 4 4
Physiological Impairments 90 85 82 81
Personality Alterations 46 45 45 34
Neurological Problems 75 65 60 57
TOTALS 988 896 854 783
I seem to be making progress in the majority of areas -obviously not as quick as I would like but I am happy with this
May be of interest to others - let me know and I will see if I can send you a copy |