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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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You are definitely not the only one! Most of us here are type A personalities that are normally go go go and I for one am not currently that person anymore. I hate it when someone says... why haven't you done X yet? You're home all day. Most of the time I can't tell them why I haven't done it. I don't know!
One thing that does help is to make a list for the day of things that have to be done and maybe a list of things to do when you're having a good day. I find I have to put EVERYTHING on this list like take a shower, meditate, make supper, phone Dr or I will forget it even if it's part of my routine. Maybe a list will help you with the memory part.
It also kind of helps with the motivation part because you see little things being checked off the list and it makes you feel like you are accomplishing stuff. Doesn't solve all the motivation problems but it helps.
It's not you being horrible it's just part of this terrible recovery process! If you haven't already, try looking at your vitamins/supplements, diet and exercise routine to see if there's any way you can try to get more energy.
Good luck!
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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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