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It was a Monday afternoon when I woke up in my hospital room after suffering my Traumatic Brain Injury (although the actual date is Wednesday) one year ago!! My doctors told me at about my 2nd month that it would take me about a year to get through my PCS. There were times 6 months ago, that i thought i would never get better. But once i finally started taking proper care of myself, truly resting and slowing down and listening to my doctors, and started getting Healing Touch for my headaches....i can say I am back to my old self. I feel amazing! I honestly didnt think i would feel as well as I do at this point, and so happy that i found the best possible combination of meds and complementary therapies that have helped me to heal. It is possible to get better! Keep a positive attitude, try alternative therapies to compliment your meds, and keep your chin up! Wishing you all the same success i have found! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! ITS A CELEBRATION OF LIFE THIS WEEK!!!
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Suffered a TBI with PCS on April 25th 2011 from multiple blows to the head from falling, unconscious for 12 hours with no memory of event. Hit the back of my head, and above right eye. MRI and CT negative. Symptoms included constant headaches (migraine, pressure, tension, icepicks), dizziness, tinnitus, visual changes, photophobia, fatigue, "spacing out", word finding difficulties, depression, and emotional lability. Began Healing in November 2011 after starting acupuncture and Healing Touch (a nurturing energy therapy that promotes relaxation and pain relief). I went back to work in February 2012. Ive been symptom free since July 2012. Very happy, positive, energetic and working out every day, doing yoga, and living a normal life again! I also began taking Healing Touch classes in November 2011 and completed 5 Levels of Healing Touch Certificate Program that included a 1 year mentorship to become a Healing Touch International Practitioner in June 2013. I am so pleased to offer this wonderful healing therapy to my patients, friends, and clients. |
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04-23-2012, 10:50 PM
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What a blessing! So good to read about your recovery!
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04-24-2012, 06:12 AM
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Thank you for giving us all a bit of hope!
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | EsthersDoll (04-25-2012), nightnurse30 (04-24-2012) |
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Hi nightnurse30,
That is amazing to hear of your progress and so inspirational for a lot of us. I need to check into the Healing Touch for headaches. Happy 1 year Anniversary
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Head Injury 10/2011. Diagnosed with contusion/concussion....Now PCS with Tension/Migraine combo headaches. Symptoms: focus/concentration issues, short term memory issues, nausia, dizziness, sleep problems, noise/light sensitivities, extreme fatigue, irritability, vision problems, slow processing, tingling in extremeties and a few more I can't remember. |
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Thank you for your inspirational story. I do believe that we can grow and change through traumatic experiences.
Happy anniversary, a true cuase for celebration. 
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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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