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01-29-2012, 11:51 PM
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today is my one year mark
i was hoping to be able to come on here this day and say its completely gone and to give people hope all i really have to say is that post concussion syndrome has completely ruined my life i think its slowly getting better but soooo slowly that its unreal and so frustrating. theres a possibility that im just getting used to it though. which is scary. i dont know what feeling normal feels like anymore what a crappy year |
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01-30-2012, 12:01 AM
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Sorry to hear how it is for you.
The one-year mark was a big deal for me when it hit, but Mark will probably point out that you should not get caught up on time frames, as he did with me. It has taken a long time for me. I guess the same can be said for some other people. Hope the healing goes well. |
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01-30-2012, 12:34 AM
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Yea, As Jeffrey said, Do not get hung up on time frames. They just cause anxiety.
Many get most of their recovery by learning to accommodate many of their symptoms and learning work-arounds, too. Once you have a full tool chest of work-arounds, you can get back to much of your old life. Some things will never be the same. We can go on with life without some of our past. What are you worst continuing symptoms?
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01-30-2012, 12:41 PM
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thank yall for the replies
id have to say the worst symptoms are the continuous headache, slight constant dizziness, and the frustration of only one concussion screwing me up so bad |
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01-30-2012, 01:33 PM
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I'm not saying headaches and dizziness aren't bad, I'm just saying be glad its just those couple physical symptoms (which can be dealt with by medicine and other pain management tactics) and not the whole onslaught of symptoms you see in my signature. Your making good progress at a year with just those remaining symptoms. Keep it up.
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI. Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain. Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms. Slowly but surely regaining my life back. |
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01-30-2012, 01:43 PM
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I hit my one year mark exactly one week ago, and most of my symptoms have gotten worse in the past year. The light sensitivity is so bad as to be almost completely disabling all by itself.
Hang in there.
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Male, 39 years old, suffering from PCS as a result of being rear-ended on 1/23/11. Part-time philosophy professor. |
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