I take back what I said about my neurologist...
 

This new one I'm seeing took the time to sit down with me...yes, he actually SAT DOWN and talked with me. He was almost 2 hours behind on schedule. For close to an hour...he went over both my MRI's and my EEG's and took the time to figure out what was going on with me.

After looking over the MRI's, he said my brain looks perfect, except for the small damage done to my left frontal lobe and dried up blood. When I mentioned dementia, he laughed at me and said not likely. He assured me there was no sign of tumors or any type of neurological disease.

So, he came to the conclusion that its psychological.

Yes, I have cognitive problems but my brain is making me think they are far worse than they really are. He said there is no way it could be anything else.

Maybe I just need to chill out...I'm psyching myself into thinking that I'm more screwed up than I really am.

How embarrassing!!!! <blush>

Nick

Hi nwsmith
 

It is good that your doctor sat down with you to dicuss what was going on. I know this helped you alot. Sometimes we just need to be heard, and reassured that we are doing OK. That experience will help you to recover. Glad to get this good news from you. ginnie

I am really glad you had some positive news! I have read a few of your posts and the situation really was sounding rough, and obviously how it happened is just so unpleasant.

Also I think with PCS everyone is prone to psyching themselves out and over thinking things.

Hearing that will defo help your recovery so I really hope it goes well :)

Rosie

Hey Nick,
Thanks for sharing about your visit with this new neurologist. I'm sure that happens to a lot more people than we know. The brain can be very tricky even when it's not injured, so it stands to reason this can happen after injury.

Did I make any sense?:confused:

That's really great news! I have been seeing a therapist for a little over a year and I feel like I've really benefited from being able to talk to someone about what's going one with me. Maybe you can find a therapist too and that will help you with the psychological effects of all of this. :hug: