Right now I am laughing at myself because it took me a long time to figure out to post anything and I could feel myself losing patience and frustration - which have been very frequent emotions since I slipped and fell Apr2014. Up until my fall, I had been working (as an RN) and running my family household (husband, daughter, son, mom and puppy). I had excellent memory and could multi task successfully without blinking an eye. Now, I have very short term memory, get easy discouraged if I attempt a MULTI step thought process (anything more than 2 steps is too much for me) Use to be able to do math in my head for simple things, like tipping or taxes and now that I am typing all this down- have forgotten what else specifically but the list is long. I am constantly questioning myself. Did I? Didn't I? I can't work anymore because of this. So frustrated! My father worked till he was 82 and had memory sharp as a tack till he passed.
Does it get any better? Ever? I miss working. I get upset when I can't remember how to spell something which use to come so easily for me. No I get,... foggy? or suddenly without a thought - it's hard to explain. I just hope to find some consoling or validation from someone who is in the same shoes. Thanks for hearing me out.

Hello jesme,

Welcome to the NeuroTalk Support Groups.

I'm sorry you're dealing with PCS. There is a lot of information on the TBI/PCS forum here. I'll post the link below. Check out some of the Sticky threads at the top of the forum there as well if you can. They contain resources, information, useful websites and posts on hope and healing. You're not alone!

Traumatic Brain Injury & Post Concussion Syndrome Forum

Welcome jesme.

jesme,

Hello and welcome, happy to see you have come to be with us, it a great place to be. As you can see we have a great number and caring fellow members here, where you have find a supportive and relaxing place. Have fun looking into the different forums. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

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

Darlene

I'm sorry you are going through this.

I fell 12/27/14 and suffering with PCS I have improved but now I am dealing with short term memory, headaches, agitation frustration cannot find words I'm so worried this is permanent! I'm seeing a concussion team every two weeks they test with the IMpact testing model which tests on certain areas example memory response speed etc look on line to see how it is used I recently had a meltdown this week at work, I was snapping and short with people I know I was stressed with other issues while at work but it took its toll. It is also frustrating to deal with this at work as no one really understands what you are going through. Thank goodness for this forum as you realize you're not going mad! No one told me not to drink alcohol I did and noticed early on the effect I still have the odd wine which does not bother me like it did close to my fall. I am also on amantadin which helps tremendously with the fatigue I had!! Need to reach out to others and share experiences

Frozenpeas2015,

Hello and welcome, happy to see you have come to be with us, it a great place to be. As you can see we have a great number and caring fellow members here, where you have find a supportive and relaxing place. Have fun looking into the different forums. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

In the following forum you will be able to find dear friends to assist you.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum92.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.

Darlene

Hello Frozenpeas,

Welcome to NeuroTalk.

Welcome Frozenpeas2015.

Welcome Jesme and Frozenpeas.

This is a very supportive forum. I have recently joined too after several concussions. Come post in the post-concussion forum that Lara and Darlene have linked. You will find a lot of people who understand what you are talking about and are going through the same things. It is a relief to have others who understand.

Be well
Julie