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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Posts: 242
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Is there something quiet in the city you are going to that you could, just you? Maybe a quiet museum? Or is there a good book you can take and read in the hotel room? A spa near by?
My doctor has frequently recommended that when I can, to get a way for a while. Even at my worst, she suggested "vacationing" at a quiet friend's home for a few days. Its easy to get sucked into the black hole of PCS, when you are stuck alone, in your house, staring at the wall and overwhelmed with stress and symptoms. However, a trip "away" gives you a new environment, (which you still need to have some control over, such as quiet room to retreat to if needed), but also gives you the opportunity to do something different for a few days, that can take some focus off of the everyday symptoms and stress.
As for the ex, STAY AWAY! You need someone who understands you and your symptoms and doesn't run away when the going gets rough! You have worked really hard in you recovery and you deserve someone who can appreciate that, rather than walk out. ((hugs))
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What Happened: On 3/8/11 I was stopped waiting to merge into traffic when I was rear ended by someone doing 45 mph. I walked away from the accident, to fall into the pit of PCS 5 days later... (I have had 2 previous concussions, but neither developed into PCS.)
Symptoms 3 Years Post: Physical: migraines, infrequent vertigo, neck and back pain (from accident), tinnitus, visual field deficits in left eye, problematic light sensitivity, (including visual seizure activity), noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, semi-frequent disrupted sleep cycles,
Cognitive: semi-frequent Brain fog after cognitive strain, limited bouts of impulsivity, unable to concentrate for more than short periods of time without fatigue, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory;
Emotional: easily overstimulated, depression, anxiety;
Treatment so far: Vestibular therapy; Physical Therapy; Vision Therapy; Vitamin Schedule; Limited caffeine; Medications; attempting to limit stress and overstimulation; Yoga; Cognitive Therapy
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