I am so relieved to have found this website. I no longer feel crazy with all these strange symptoms; every day I wake up, I think I can shake this thing but I am quickly reminded there IS something wrong with me!!

My 2 children and I were struck from another car going through a red light, going about 50, spun us around and we landed facing the opposite direction. Needless to say, it was a scary event. Of course my main concern was my daughter in rear passenger seat and my son sitting next to me. He was fine, my daughter suffered a mild concussion and facial injury. Thank GOD she is fine, however she is scared of cars. We are working through this with a child psychologist.

I was not treated at the hospital that evening although I did have a massive headache and felt sick, I dismissed it as stress from accident. The next day, I experienced nausea, headache, dizziness and confusion. My son suggest I go to the ER to get checked out. I had a CT scan (negative) and was diagnosed with TBI/concussion/whip lash. Although I do not remember hitting my head, the jerking of the brain was enough to cause such injury. Then the symptoms started...this is where I felt as if an alien was taking over my body, slowly, one strange symptom at a time...my headaches were every day and sometimes unbearable, blurred vision, sensitivity to light and sound, ringing in the ears all the time which made it hard to hear, yet I can't stand loud noises. I also experienced memory loss, dizziness, fatigue, slow and slurred speech, delayed speech where I can't think of words. My husband says I am constantly describing it with hands and words but can't get the word out. I also feel depressed daily, cry a lot and feel anxious all the time. I am easily irritable and can't handle 2 or more people talking at one time. I also have muscle twitching/spasms throughout my body and face. My first finger on right side sometimes shakes uncontrollably. I am not able to sleep well at night either due to nightmares or just can't sleep.
on top of concussion symptoms, I also have problems with my neck, shoulder and hip since the accident.
I am lucky to be in the care of a Concussion Clinic referred by my primary physician. At the clinic, I see an OT for vision, speech, memory, PT for neck, shoulder and hip, Psychologist for anxiety, depression and PTSD and a NP for headaches, sleep, medication.
I have been out of work since July and I am not able to drive. I was working full-time and attending grad school pt the past 4 years for Early Childhood Special Education; in fact I only had 1 teaching placement with Kindergartners and I would be done!!! Now my life has been put on hold. It helps to see my psychologist every 2 weeks to talk about my recovery, and talk about my nightmares and disturbing thoughts all related to the accident.
Thank you for sharing all of your stories. It feels like a support group, where I can come to this and remember I am not alone.

adougall70,

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.

Sad to hear about your accident and happy to hear they are ok. Here is a forum for you to click onto. There you will find some great friends to help you with your situation.

Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum92.html

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

Darlene

Thank you so much, Darlene! I appreciate your kindness and making me feel welcome. It is comforting to have such a supportive group of people.
I look forward to meeting others...