[mirabel]

I'm very happy to have found this forum, and hope to share with others.

I suffer from TBI as a result of a catastrophic car accident two years ago. The accident also left me with other disabilities, so I've been trying to slowly pick up the pieces and re-build a life for myself. I still suffer extreme 'brain pain' and so that is a current challenge for me.

I am female and 44 years old. It is not easy to start over again, especially with no family available to offer support, but I have made great improvements. I look forward to getting to know the members here, and learning about your experiences, as well as sharing information.

Best wishes out to all.

[(Broken Wings)]

Welcome

It's good you found NeuroTalk. There will be a lot of TBIs here that you can get to know, as well as others.

Here is the TBI link:

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

Just ask if you need to know how to get around.

I pray you have a joyful day iin spite of the pain.

[Hockey]

Welcome to the NT forum!

Like you I suffered a TBI and other injuries (incomplete spinal, broken bones, etc...) in a terrible car accident about two years ago.

I have a diffuse axonal brain injury so, also like you, everything I do is a challenge.

I had to leave my fabulous job, but I am lucky to have family and friends (for now???) who try to support me. It's not easy for them because the personality changes wrought by frontal lobe damage have made me a virtual stranger to them - and to myself.

I know how hard it is to rebuild your life - especially with material that could generously be called sub par. It is a real struggle and when I, foolishly, think of all I’ve lost I can sink into real despair. For the sake of my young child, I’m holding on and taking all the physical and cognitive therapy I can get. Like you, I am seeing small improvements. Nothing will get me back to where I was, but I can manage more daily tasks which has increased my independence and reduced the frustration and anxiety I’m sure you know all too well.

Coming to the NT forum has been great for me. It is just so comforting to be able to communicate with people who understand. I especially like meeting other car accident TBI patients. Unlike others, our injury wasn’t incremental – it happened in the blink of an eye. It is so hard to explain what it’s like to be fine one second and then open your eyes and find yourself in a strange, confusing world where you don’t even know yourself.

Again, welcome and I hope you find the forum useful. Maybe we can swap the coping tricks we’re learning in therapy.

Cheers

[pearl girl]

Hello, mirabel,

You have found a wonderful place here ... It practically saved my life and now improves the quality greatly. I did not suffer the same tragedy you did; however I do have brain boo-boos (as Hockey says) due to undiagnosed Pernicious Anemia. Brain atrophy and lesions... besides other nerve damage in limbs and neck.

You will find substantial information and friendship here. I can't encourage you enough to be active and read and ask questions... It's all here for the taking plus more than you can imagine.

Welcome!

[bobber]

Mirabel
Welcome,,Like you i have health issues,,i wanted to tell you to jump right in to all the forums here im ussally in rsd/crps,,but also in pn,,,My hope is in Christ Jesus to heal us all ,,you sound positive ,,i do have a supportive wife by Gods grace,,ive found out that when i had alot of so-called friends,,they really we not,,you couldnt count on them,,,my true friends i can count on less than one hand,,,,love is what God wants us to show each other,,,,pm me if you ever want to chat,,,,bobber

[Anwer Pasha]

Originally Posted by mirabel

I'm very happy to have found this forum, and hope to share with others.

I suffer from TBI as a result of a catastrophic car accident two years ago. The accident also left me with other disabilities, so I've been trying to slowly pick up the pieces and re-build a life for myself. I still suffer extreme 'brain pain' and so that is a current challenge for me.

I am female and 44 years old. It is not easy to start over again, especially with no family available to offer support, but I have made great improvements. I look forward to getting to know the members here, and learning about your experiences, as well as sharing information.

Best wishes out to all.

Trust on god. You are one given this opptunity to say thanks.Look many others are in much worst conditions. God bless you. Hope to see you better soon.

[azoyizes]

Hello Mirabel, and welcome to NeuroTalk! There are so many friendly, caring, and helpful people here. You will be amazed.

We're so glad you found us!