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Old 11-20-2012, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by StupidRugger View Post

There aren't many success stories on this site. I'm starting to lose hope and become depressed (before you ask, I was already on 50mg of zoloft prior to the tackle). I feel like I shouldn't be, though. I'm young and healthy and my concussion shouldn't be that bad.
Hi Rugger and welcome.

Please don’t lose hope. I do consider myself a success story. I suffered a severe TBI and spent two months in the hospital. Five weeks after my accident (about the amount of time you have now) I didn’t know where I was, what year it was, who the President was, and couldn’t do simple single digit arithmetic problems. Five months later I was able to resume driving and return to work.

All TBIs are different and they heal on their own schedule. You are young, physically active and it sounds like otherwise healthy. I understand your fear, but as head injuries go you are very early in the recovery process. Best to you on this 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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