[graceleerph]

Hey

I have never blogged before but thought this would be an excellent place for me to start. I suffered a TBI in 1995 in a car accident. I was in a coma for 8 days. Needless to say I suffer from short term memory loss. It has gotten to the point that I had to give up my career as a pharmacist. I've been unemployed for over a year and it has been horrendous. I no longer know who I am, the worst part is now I am essentially retired and I don't know what to do with myself.

It doesn't help that as a result of my TBI I am now bipolar and suffer from chronic insomnia. I don't know which is worse. It's a dead heat.

I am writing because I need to know I am not alone in this. I barely know two survivors but we never communicate. I thought this might be better. I hope to find some support and answers from other survivors

[Darlene]

grace,

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, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Click on the following forum, there will be fellow members there to help you out.

Sleep Apnea & Sleep Disorders:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum45.html

Bipolar Disorder:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum38.html

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