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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 756
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My neurologist told me it's likely psychogical or PTSD related, but I beg to differ. I don't understand how it could possibly be psychological.
I went to a psychologist once and my brain shut down about 5 minutes into the session. I didn't understand anything he was saying after that, the session ended and I never went back. I'm going to see my neuropsychologist in March for the second neuropsych assessment since my injury. It will likely show a decline, then maybe people will start taking me seriously. It's hard to get any help when everyone is putting the blame on depression, anxiety and psychology.
Thanks for your support, my friend. I wish you well on your recovery.
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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