[katydidnt]

In the last 8 years I have had a couple significant blows to my head. It began with spinal injuries incurred when stepping out of my truck on to a sheet of black ice.
I came to with my neck and occipital on my running boards. Since then, and living with Chronic pain, I have taken a few falls subsequently hitting my head.
The worst of it was this past Christmas Eve.
The powers that pay for my medicines and their infinite lack of wisdom (can you say Government?) decided to pull me off a medication I was taking for 4 years. Long story short, this was a bad move.
Christmas eve, about 3:30 am I came to laying on my bathroom floor taking probably the most significant blow thus far- or it was the straw that broke the camels back. One concussion too many.

I worked hard on myself for many years, and was in Physical therapy for the last 7 years. This year I am in Neurorehabilitation. It is brutal.
All the issues I felt I resolved have resurfaced. Some are not reality based, they are fears- yet they freak me out.
As I said, I have not had to deal with some of these things for many years, so for anxiety, ptsd, intrusive thoughts etc to come back now is very unsettling.
I realize this is all part of coping with Post Concussion and TBI's in top of ptsd- yet it is very unsettling just the same.

[Rrae]

Welcome to NT!

You've come to a wonderful place of support, care and understanding. I'm so sorry for what you've been through!
Make yourself right at home here. There are forums that cover all the bases for these conditions we battle and what it can do to our mentality.

Here's the Post Concussion & TBI forum:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...aysprune=&f=92

Lots of caring souls who can relate.
Also, please feel welcome over at the Mental Health forum as well.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...sprune=-1&f=98

I battle depression and anxiety also. It sure is nice to have others to talk to.
Please know that you are not alone in this!
Friends are on the way!

Caring,
Rae

[Darlene]

Kate,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on her condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

[Dmom3005]

Hi I also have had many falls, and concussions. And post concussions.

Its not fun for sure. Hoping to see you soon, in the Post concussion room.

Also you will find the bi-polar room active if you need to talk, and no one
is in any of the other mental health rooms.

Donna

[(Broken Wings)]

Originally Posted by katydidnt

In the last 8 years I have had a couple significant blows to my head. It began with spinal injuries incurred when stepping out of my truck on to a sheet of black ice.
I came to with my neck and occipital on my running boards. Since then, and living with Chronic pain, I have taken a few falls subsequently hitting my head.
The worst of it was this past Christmas Eve.
The powers that pay for my medicines and their infinite lack of wisdom (can you say Government?) decided to pull me off a medication I was taking for 4 years. Long story short, this was a bad move.
Christmas eve, about 3:30 am I came to laying on my bathroom floor taking probably the most significant blow thus far- or it was the straw that broke the camels back. One concussion too many.

I worked hard on myself for many years, and was in Physical therapy for the last 7 years. This year I am in Neurorehabilitation. It is brutal.
All the issues I felt I resolved have resurfaced. Some are not reality based, they are fears- yet they freak me out.
As I said, I have not had to deal with some of these things for many years, so for anxiety, ptsd, intrusive thoughts etc to come back now is very unsettling.
I realize this is all part of coping with Post Concussion and TBI's in top of ptsd- yet it is very unsettling just the same.

Lots of hugs for you

I had therapy for 7 1/2 years. Some was brutal. I feel your pain.

Hang in there.