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Old 06-30-2013, 07:31 PM
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I should have specified that I still have my ovaries so I still have those hormonal issues too. Fun wow!

Concussion, that article was really something. Quite a hard read for me right now but very interesting and explains a lot of things! They are definitely trying a shotgun approach with all the different meds I am on right now for everything from sleep to depression to anxiety. I never even thought that pleasure seeking might be a "symptom" too I just thought those were good days

Too much to think about. I tried going off all meds because I wanted to know what the real me was like again and I was in bed for over 40 hours and was suicidal so that test didn't go well. It's tough when your brain does not feel like it's you anymore.

I hope everyone sleeps well tonight. Thank you for the advice and support.

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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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