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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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My brain is starting to malfunction again....AHHHH!!!
The return of disassociation, weird/strange/eerie feelings (especially when I first wake up), disappearing thoughts, chronic fatigue, worsening of cognitive symptoms and communication....AHHHHH....I thought I was starting to get better.
This brain injury stuff is confusing.
I'm gonna take a few stabs in the dark here....
I've been taking more Hydrocodone than prescribed, due to the pain of another infected tooth that needs to be pulled out by an oral surgeon.
I'm malnourished since my income is barely enough to cover rent and bills. I'm no longer with my son's mother, who was receiving 600+ food stamps per month. Which means I'm coming out of pocket for groceries now.
I've been working hard on this new business venture. I'm helping with presentations in front of a group of complete strangers, I'm spending countless hours promoting on the computer and talking to random people about the service.
I'm trying to ease my way back into normal life. Now that I've improved somewhat, I'm testing the waters to see what I could handle.
My Thanksgiving was spent at a busy restaurant, which happened to be inside of a casino. Lots and lots of people and noise.
Any thoughts, comments, concerns,etc. are greatly appreciated.
Nick
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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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