[Trebyn]

Hello everyone,
When I was 12 years old a head impact left me with a TBI that largely went untreated. That same year I underwent a heart surgery in which the blood supply to my brain was blocked for a brief period, leading to concern from the surgeon when I woke up, but never any follow-up.

During my childhood I also experienced sexual abuse that eventually turned into rape (also when I was 12), which left me with PTSD and social difficulties. Over the years attempts have been made to treat those PTSD symptoms, but with very little success.

I'm now 31 years old and and am trying to distinguish what parts of my issues are due to PTSD, and what parts could be due to the TBI, so that I can figure out the best way to try to find a way to function normally in life.

[Kitt]

Welcome Trebyn.

[Darlene]

Trebyn,

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 to find some wonderful fellow members to assist you with your needs.

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

[Living_Dazed]

Trebyn,

Glad you are here. I have a tbi and PTSD. Have you seen a neuropsychologist? Mine has been great helping me understand what's happening to me and how to use strategies for the tbi and also the PTSD.

Stay with us. They people here are great and help sooth us, educated us, celebrate with us, and cry too. You picked a good community.

See you in the tbi/concussion thread.

Peace and wellness,

Jace