Think of the positives, lets play a little game
 

So, most if not all of us know the battle with pcs. Some are more accepting of it wether it be from time with it, knowledge of issues, or just a great attitude towards it.

Im slowly learning to accept it. It stinks, its miserable, its life changing, but life goes on, and so will we.

By no means am I say this is a negative forum, because its not, its so beyond helpful. So many caring, knowledgeable people on here that it really really helps.

We all of go through the negatives, and will do so probably for the rest of our lives. Ive been going through a real rough spot these past few days, and just cant get positive, no matter how hard I try. Then I thought about it, it could be worse, and I thought of the positives.

So lets all post some positives, both in our pcs struggle, and our actual lives. Ill start, and hopefully this can help someone, or just overall make you feel better, even if its just for the day. We can start off small, and expand upon it in later posts.

The positives of my pcs struggle:
Ive come a long way in the memory department. I finished cognitive therapy and it really turned around my memory. Sure, I forget some stuff still, but for the most part my memory is close to what it used to be, and to me thats a HUGE positive.

The positives of my life:
I have a beautiful five month old daughter, and an amazing wife.

Someone elses turn, like I said, we can start small. Then when more people join in itll click a little bit. Positives only, no negatives as that will defy the point.

This is strictly going to be used to help us get through those dark spots we all experience, wether it be daily, or just at random!

its funny you said that, because I just posted a new thread about how I am sleeping good after 7 years with this nightmare due to determination to find the right doctors and a combination of flexeril and ambien 12.5.

live in air conditioned house thanks to dawn. she has gone to work while I lay on the couch feeling terribly ill, ut looking like a bum, and she never loses faith or complains really.

I know it sounds impossible but I took my new ssri yesterday and, now you guys know I am not the optimist, lol, but I felt better this morning. I have always had a very fast reaction to meds, so whether placebo or not, I will take it.

maybe one day I will say this injury was a blessing ni disguise, but I HIGHLY doubt it lol lets not get crazy. but you never know in life

and to the moderators who could have kicked me off a half dozen times I am so thankful they didn't. they really care.

Thats the spirit Mark.

Keep that drive and determination going!

I have a wonderfully supportive parents who have helped tremendously with the finical burden of all of this... I have a husband who as not questioned picking up the slack during this whole ordeal... for that I am thankful!

I am thankful for my family have been so supportive through this ordeal.

I am thankful for my neighbors who keep an eye on me and help with the physical chores that are beyond me yet. A young man who I didn't even know showed up several times a week to walk my dog for me. Colin - you are a fabulous young man and I am definitely naming my next dog after you!

I've found out through this injury who are my real friends and family and while I've lost a few people, I have stronger friendships with others as a result.
If this injury hadn't happened i would not have realised I was unhappy living where I was and moved cities.
I'm closer to the love of my life now (another positive; I'm so grateful to have him) and although I still feel depressed a lot, I have more support and am significantly happier here :)

Positives, well, I've learned a lot about TBI's and about the brain. And about therapy and treatment that doesn't work. And I have a lot more sympathy with other people with aphasia. I totally respect how wonderful it is to be able to communicate by talking. What a wonderful invention talking is

Oh, and my ex-husband finally leaves me alone. He won't come near me now. Yay, don't have to listen to his rants and raving.

First and foremost, I can be grateful for and celebrate being alive. As my neurosurgeon later told me, upon admittance to the ER that wasn’t considered the most likely outcome of the accident.

My early NPA reported: "Patient’s speech was paraphasic with notable word finding difficulties. He misreported his age as 40. He was unable to follow a 3-step command but was able to follow some 2-step commands. He registered 3 of 3 words, but could not recall any with distraction or identify any when provided with multiple choice cues. The patient produced some confused speech and numerous paraphasic errors. He reports difficulties with memory and decision making. He does display an aphasic disturbance as well as confusion and difficulties with attention and memory."

Five months post accident, the follow up NPA reported: "On examination, the patient demonstrated intact cognition in all domains assessed including learning and memory, attention, processing speed, language skills and executive functions. He has shown an excellent recovery from his severe injury only five months age. From a cognitive standpoint there are no concerns with respect to the patient returning to work full time or returning to driving.”

Every brain injury is different and they heal differently. I consider my recovery miraculous but not unique.

Thanks for the thread, very best to all of you. :grouphug:

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I have a lot to be thankful for. I had a supportive family. I too found my real friends and friends here too.

I took this year of healing and wrote about it. I just published my book and it's called Make Art from Your Splattered, Scattered Brain: my journey through post-concussion syndrome. It's now available at amazon.

I don't want to sound like a commercial, but doing that book was really very positive for me and I encourage anyone to find the things you CAN do to help you feel better.

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I can't sit on the computer all day like I used to, so I've been doing low key chores around the house, when I have the energy. My house is so much more organized than it used to be! Papers are filed, drawers organized, books sorted alphabetically and magazines ordered by type and date. I'd trade it all to be back at work in an instant, but it's important to think of the positives. Thanks for the reminder :-)