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Old 03-18-2013, 10:29 AM
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Depression and anxiety are two residual symptoms that I continue to have long after the memory and other cognitive deficits resolved. Some things I find helpful include:

Mindfulness meditation. Classes are available and there are several good books on this. “Wherever You Go, There You Are” by Jon Kabat-Zinn is a good introduction to the topic.

Yoga. A good studio will integrate mindfulness practice with movement and postures (asana).

Massage therapy.

I have also gone to TBI support groups; I find these good, but for me less helpful than the other things mentioned above. We all find our own path, so use the tools that work for you. For many people professional therapy is helpful, some insurance plans will cover this.

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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition.

Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life.
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