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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 267
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Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 267
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I wasn't at the appointment so I could be wrong here but.... I don't think think this doctor did anything wrong or is a bad doctor. Psyciatrists up here pretty much won't see you unless you are suicidal or need to be followed on meds. You have to see a psychologist or counsellor for lessor issues. Which of course is expensive!
I think, but could be wrong, that if msrrio had told him she was crying every day or suffering panic attacks or anxiety constantly he would have talked to her and seen her again PCS or no PCS. Because she didn't even feel she needed to be there he didn't feel she needed to be there either!
There is such a thing as a neuro psyciatrist but seems to only be in big cities. I'm surprised with only 15000 people you actually had a Psyciatrist!
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I'm a 39 year old, female, accountant. On July 2, 2012 I crashed my bike at the end of a 65KM road ride. I was fine that day but woke up the next morning to my current world.
Ongoing symptoms include: dizziness, blurred vision, light and noise sensitivities, cognitive problems, uncontrollable emotions/depression/anxiety, headaches (but they're getting better), mental and physical fatigue, difficulty communicating and sleep disturbances.
Currently seeing a fabulous Neuro Psychologist and vestibular physiotherapist and hoping to soon see a neuro ophthalmologist. I am currently doing 20 minute stationary bike rides daily, 20 minutes of meditating, 15 minutes of Lumosity and lots of resting. I have not been able to work or drive since the accident.
The things that have helped me the most since the accident are vestibular therapy, gel eye drops (for blurred vision, sensitivity and dryness), amitriptyline (10mg), and meditating. I am finally starting to see some slight improvements and am hopeful!
My brain WANTS to heal itself... I just have to let it and stop trying to get better!
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