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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 267
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 267
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I'm so sorry for you loss (hug) I think it's amazing you were able to do all that without physically collapsing. Even if I had to I don't think I could do it. 6 hours of driving.. ugh.
The only way I've gotten through unavoidable bad situations is with the usual earplugs and taking breaks. I wonder if earplugs and a sleep mask on the train might work. I've never been on a train but I guess the sleep mask would look silly but who cares if it saves your sanity! Also, ginger gravol might help with the motion/dizziness without causing drowsiness.
The main suggestion I have for you is when there is unavoidable stress to try to limit the avoidable body stress as much as possible. Be EXTRA diligent about drinking lots of water, eating unprocessed healthy foods, limiting all alcohol and sugars. I know that at the stressful times is when these foods are most attractive but the added inflammation will only make you worse.
I would also recommend meditation to try to keep you on an even keel and give you a bit more 'space' to breathe.
I hope the stress ends for you soon and you can return to recovery mode.
CC
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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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