Magical sudden recoveries?
 

Does anybody believe in like sudden out of nowhere recoveries?

Like sometimes I go to bed thinking "I could wake up tommorow and be completely fine, no anxiety, no depression, no other symptoms.
However I probley shouldn't do that because when I do wake up I'm now like In a depressed mood because it's another day.

I guess I don't believe that one day I will wake up and be completely fine, and back to my old self then in a week I forgot this whole thing.

But does anybody believe In like magical sudden recoveries? Or like had it happen to them

No. It will most likely never happen. Not to discourage you but when we start accepting our new selves, we start to see the recovery in some areas.. Just don't over expect and know that the recovery will happen gradually overtime. Magic, miracles, prayers..not worked for me so far..prayer takes some anxiety off and soothes you internally..so it's good in that sense.. Good luck

Sadly, I don't think that is in the cards. Sometimes I pray that God will erase my memory just from the awful thoughts and feelings from the accident. I don't think that is in God's plan either, but then I feel a sort of comfort. And here's how I see it...

Everyones life changes in some shape, form or fashion. Think of a newly diagnosed diabetic- they have to adhere to a strict med and food regimen to live, as does a cancer patient, or any other illness at that. People that begin new medications for heart problems and blood pressure have to manage the side effects the meds cause and be more cautious in monitoring their vitals.

Even those not dealing with illness, such as learning to live after the death of a spouse, good friend or parent have to find a new way to "live". Or even people transitioning to a new town or school will have the same. So we all deal with change, we just have to make the best of what comes with it.

I know that is easier said than done. I've been- and still am some days- on the brink of real insanity. I'm no longer footloose and fancy free. I am aware of everything I am thinking 24-7 and question my ability to carry on with such feeling and anxiety. But God gives us strength and comfort in these times and makes us see things in a different light. For instance, this accident has bought me closer to my mom and dad than ever before. I had a very volatile relationship with them for years. Now, we say I love you at least 5 times a day and we mean it- we appreciate each other and have a deep unconditional love.

This awful phase in my life has also strengthened my faith and I have felt God like no other times before. God tells us we should live like we are "ready" everyday. Through this I saw that I was not living ready, I wasn't living my life to glorify God or using my talents in a way to praise Him.

I don't mean to preach but I just firmly believe that God has a specific plan for each and every person. We lean on him for strength no matter the path. I know you wish this wouldn't have happened and without an end "solution" in sight it can seem helpless at times. But, please know that there is good in every situation. And we will one day experience another life changing event which may seem great at the time or hit us like a ton of bricks. We aren't promised tomorrow so live each day "ready" and focus on making the present a happy time.

God bless you, Shady!

I hear you shady. I sometimes wish this was a movie and im like ok ghost of the past i have learned my lesson...wont take things for granted again. Hoping to wake up with it all gone but no. If i werent so over this pcs id laugh, but hey this much i know. If things were worse you could not post on here or even read my comment. Little victories sometimes go a long way.

Thanks to both who replied,

I have to find a way to cope with it.. Like before the concussion I usually let like depressing and like stressful kinda roll off my mind once they were done and I got through. Now I can't stop thinking about this... I never had this of a bad of a worry for a long period of time so it's like I guess I don't know what to do..

And I really got like scared at first with my concussion like my cousin had one and she had like a month revovery and she's fine and she seems like back to normal and like fun and all and I don't think she had much anxitey but it's like you know she seems fine why do I feel werid, i understand that every concussion is differnt but u know.

I hAve to stop comparing myself to me prior injury, and I understand that I have to accept the new me but I just want to forget this you know... Like in a year or two will I forget that I felt like this

When we purpose to accept our condition and go on with a moderated life, the reduction in stress can help bring on a spontaneous recovery. This is not an over-night recovery. It is more a recovery over time with a sudden realization that we have not experienced a certain symptom in quite a while.

It really helps to not get caught focusing on every little symptom everytime we notice a symptom.

Thanks everyone,

I have to learn to cope with everything

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Sorry, it was not of nature, I have made a post and am waiting for approval. I will keep you in my prayers. Please respond to my post if you have an consight into my situatshion. I find myself typong better since my accident.

There are terms used by the science community to refer to "magical sudden recoveries" such as spontaneous remission, spontaneous healing. Just because these phenomena cannot be explained by modern science, it does not mean they do not occur.

Being injured as we are, there are very few things that we can control. One of them is what/how we think. Do not underestimate the power of your mind and belief. Your thoughts do affect your body on a cellular level. Take the power back and use this ability to maximize your recovery.

Yes, I have had some magic healings. it has been almost three years, and I am finally seeing amazing healings. Some days are better than others.

I kept a training log for exercise and then triathlon training for ~10 years. I had learned not to compare myself to my faster and stronger friends, but to look at my own progress. After my accident, looking at my old logs just made me sad. I still struggle to accept the new me, but I finally put away those logs and started again from my "new normal." For example, at first my headaches got worse if my heart rate went above 90. Now on a good day I can push to 150. I could only run 20-30 seconds without problems, and now I can run 2 miles at an easy pace. The change has been so gradual that I barely notice it, but seeing it in writing shows me how far I've come.

I also record symptoms so I can see if there's a pattern, but I've found that once I write it down, it's easier to "let it go" and not obsess on it.

Best of luck,
Diane

Thanks for everyone's answers,

I woke up today at 7am after tossing and turning all night and felt like I had no sleep and I had the worst headache ever, now me of course got very scared because I thought I went back to square one magically.

But then after I woke up I realized that I also had a stuffed up and runny nose and a small sore throat...so its probley just a cold.

But I guess for a while anytime I get a headache I think I will like relapse into square 1.....

But at least this cold got my mind off my anxitey about never being myself again