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Old 05-14-2013, 10:37 AM
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Default Post traumatic growth
Hi George, thanks for the thoughts.

I have experienced personal growth in many ways, including a more profound appreciation for life, and an enhanced closeness with family and friends who cared for and about me during my recovery.

There is quite a bit of research regarding post traumatic growth. A couple links below if you are interested in this topic:

http://ptgi.uncc.edu/

http://www.posttraumaticgrowth.com/links-literature/

There is also what I consider to be a pretty good book on the subject:

What Doesn't Kill Us: The New Psychology of Posttraumatic Growth by Stephen Joseph Ph.D.

All the best and thanks again for the post.
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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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