Thanks so much! I keep telling myself that I'm not a bad person, just have to do things differently.
I am currently seeing a therapist for PTSD and PCS. She is really helpful. I am currently under the care of a Neurologist, Neuropsychologist, Primary Care Physician and Therapist. I deal with the recovery by doing regular walks, going to start yoga soon. I live in a pretty quiet environment, I don't work because of the complications after the mva. I do have issues with with getting too visually stimulating, even at the grocery store. The docs currently have me on Elavil (50mg) at night and Extended release Ritalin (60mg) daily.
I am located in Pennsylvania, and I'm just feeling comfortable talking openly about my condition. I am very frustrated with this and it is very difficult to describe to the uninjured person.
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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho
sarge,
Welcome to NeuroTalk. Sounds like you are living with classic PCS. Check out the thread Vitamins. It has some good links at the bottom for you to share with your hubby and family. They need good information so they will understand and be supportive.
There is no reason to try to hide symptoms. It is much easier to be open with your symptoms as long as you try to not pout and complain. Understanding your symptoms allows you to look at them from an objective viewpoint. They do not mean you are deficient or bad, just that you are injured.
What have you been doing to help with recovery ?
Are you trying to work at a job ? What kind of environment do you live in daily ? Noisy, busy, visually stimulating ????
Are you taking any meds or getting treated by any doctors or other professionals?
Where are you ? Different areas have different systems of health care and support for PCS.
Please feel free to share here. You are with a good group of supportive people. Unload your burdens when you need to. We have heard them all.
My best to you.
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