[AnnieDayNow]

Hi there.

My name is Annette (or Annie, if you prefer - I answer to both). I'm dealing with the aftermath of my second concussion this year. One in December when I slipped on ice on the sidewalk and my head hit the pavement. That one gave me whiplash. And then again last month in August when I got hit in the head with a heavy falling object.

I'm having memory issues -- forgetting words and names. I'm also dealing with depression that seems to come and go, as well as some weird "space out" times where I feel like I'm drunk. I'm irritable almost all of the time, now, and can't seem to handle stress very well anymore.

I am hoping to talk to others who understand what I'm going through, and maybe get advice on ways to get better faster.

-Annette

[Blessings2You]

Hi, and welcome!

Here's a link to a forum that might be of interest (but feel free to jump in anywhere): http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum92.html

I REALLY like your user name!

[tamiloo]

Just wanted to add my welcome....glad you found NT and hope you find the info needed. I don't know what I would do without all the great folks to be found here. Have a great day!!!

[hercaboo]

Hi Annie

I know how you feel in 2006 I started having blackouts and hitting my head on the bathtub, the toilet, the dresser, anything that happened to be in my direct path and subsequently I keep being told that I am repeating myself that I am having full conversations the night before that I have no memory of and I am constantly wondering should I say what I am thinking or have I already said it and don't remember?

At first I was offend and constantly depressed that the people I cared about could treat me this way but now I have started to come to terms with it by simply saying " oh yeah did I tell you.. or something like this, also I talked to my loved ones and told them that it really hurt me and upset me that they couldn't see or didn't care that I was really upset and needed there help. Good Luck I am sure everything will work out in it's own time.

Originally Posted by AnnieDayNow

Hi there.

My name is Annette (or Annie, if you prefer - I answer to both). I'm dealing with the aftermath of my second concussion this year. One in December when I slipped on ice on the sidewalk and my head hit the pavement. That one gave me whiplash. And then again last month in August when I got hit in the head with a heavy falling object.

I'm having memory issues -- forgetting words and names. I'm also dealing with depression that seems to come and go, as well as some weird "space out" times where I feel like I'm drunk. I'm irritable almost all of the time, now, and can't seem to handle stress very well anymore.

I am hoping to talk to others who understand what I'm going through, and maybe get advice on ways to get better faster.

-Annette

[Darlene]

I am glad your surgery seems successful. I had a lumbar fusion done, but I have had no experience with the cervical fusion. I hope there will be someone who can help with your situation.

There are many caring people here, so keep checking back. Meanwhile, I wish you comfort very soon. You are in my prayers.

Darlene

[RhiannonsMoon]

Welcome to NT