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Old 11-30-2012, 01:41 PM
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We are still with you. Welcome to NeuroTalk.

While 5 months may seem like a long time, in the world of TBI recovery it’s really not. Every brain injury is different and they heal on their own schedule. That said, we certainly must do what we can to help that process along. You seem to be taking all the right steps. In particular finding a good neuropsychologist is critical, so glad you found a good one. The vitamins are important, especially the B vitamins. I’m not sure how strict you are with your vegan diet, but fish oil is considered to be helpful; there may be a vegan alternative.

It sounds as if you are already making great progress. The “type A” approach may need to be put on the back burner for a bit, so you may either return to that pace later on, or you may find it satisfying to dial it back a bit.

My recovery took a while, but in some ways I think I’ve come out better at the end of the journey. I hope you find that to be the case in your recovery.

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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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