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Old 03-21-2013, 02:37 PM
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Happy Birthday Mokey!

Try and do something special that you really enjoy. Nice long bath? Massage? Eat something you love, maybe a really decadent piece of chocolate.

I'm sure it's not how you want to celebrate your birthday but it's just one day so try to make the most of it.

My husband's (and his twin brother's) 40th birthday is next week and his family wanted to know what I was planning for it. I'm turning 40 in a couple months too and hubby and I agreed we were doing nothing for either of them. We can't afford it and I can't handle it. They are insisting on a surprise party for the twins so looks like I'm going to a party.

Maybe we should try to celebrate birthdays just to make other people happy and to try to feel more normal?

Anyhow, I understand how mixed your feelings must be today and I hope you are able to make it a special day!

Again, happy birthday!

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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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