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Join Date: Sep 2012
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Location: Columbus
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That is rough!
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Originally Posted by "Starr"
DFayesMom,
I'm sorry to hear you are having such a rough time. 
I wish I had some advice for you, but I really don't. I went through some unavoidable stress in January when my mother passed away unexpectedly. I had to drive 6 hours to be with my Dad and family, plus attend the visitations and funeral, never mind grieve.
There was no magic answer to how I survived it. It wasn't pretty. It was brutal and in some ways, I'm still trying to recover from that set back.
I did my best to "steal moments" for myself whenever I could. Just a moment to close my eyes, plus my ears and just be, even for a second or two.
Without knowing details and I don't need details... all I can suggest is just breathe and know whatever it is you are dealing with won't always be like it is right now in this moment. Something will change, even if only a slight bit. Sometimes that's all we need, is just a tiny shift to make it bearable.
Take care and know you're not alone.
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I'm so sorry about your mom. I can't imagine dealing with that! I can see why you feel like it set you back.
I keep trying to remember that we are going to get through this, that it could be so much worse! I've gotten over feeling sorry for myself and hopeless, but now I just feel anxious about the unknowns and afraid of making bad decisions.
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I have recovered my cognitive function, and I've overcome severe vertigo through sensory integration therapy. Wellbutrin has helped me escape depression. I have recently had a few stress-related migraines, as well as headaches stemming from eye strain. I'm also dealing with tinnitus, lack of stamina, extreme light sensitivity, and eye pain. Diagnosed with 9 different vision issues: convergence insufficiency, pursuit eye movement deficit, egocentric visual midline shift, photophobia, visual information processing delays, accommodative insufficiency, saccadic eye movement deficit, lack of coordination, and central peripheral visual integration deficit.
*First concussion: October 2010. I was pregnant and got rear ended. I associated my mild PCS symptoms with baby brain and blamed my light sensitivity on allergies and dry eyes.
*Second concussion: December 2011. I hit my head on a wooden beam, saw stars but did not lose consciousness, and I had very disturbing PCS symptoms but didn't go to the doctor.
*Third concussion: August 2012. I caused a car accident as a result of PCS symptoms. Thankfully no one was injured but me. My husband confronted me, and I finally sought help and took medical leave from work. My symptoms worsened, and I developed severe vertigo.
*Fourth concussion: November 2012. I was riding in a car with a friend and we were hit head on by a driver who lost control of her car. I didn't have a big increase in PCS symptoms.
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