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Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post concussion syndrome (PCS). |
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02-21-2012, 09:22 AM | #1 | ||
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I know most of us have memory issues. I was wondering in the course of a day how much time I spend trying to remember what it is I forgot. For example leaving the living room to go to the bedroom and get comfies on. It took me getting up and out three times before I figured it out. It was only after my husband says to me, Why aren't you in your comfies?
I put stuff down and then spend so much time trying to figure out where I put them. I put stuff in weird places. Yesterday my husband was trying to be funny and make a joke out of it and I snapped at him. I told him, it wasn't funny and it's f-ing frustrating. I can see from his stand point why its so funny. I was just irritated. But looking in the from the outside I have to say, it was funny. The not-so-funny part is how often and how much time this really takes up. Between that and the multitasking deficiet I really feel frustrated alot of the times. |
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02-21-2012, 09:38 AM | #2 | ||
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Well iv had this aswell, i took bred from its box and milk from fridge once i was done i puted things back and only then realised i puted milk in box and bred in fridge. Happens to me cause of poor concentration skills.
And things like that can happen even to healthy people |
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02-21-2012, 10:25 AM | #3 | ||
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It so helps to find laughter.
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02-21-2012, 10:49 AM | #4 | ||
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Before January 2001, I had always carried a pocket knife since I was in junior high. I never lost anything. Not a wallet, keys or anything. I lost a very expensive pocket knife that I had had 20 years. I finally stopped carrying a pocket knife because I lost them if I did. I also kept losing my cell phone and needed to spend too much time looking for it. I finally put my cell phone on a lanyard and it hangs around my neck.
I have put things in the frig when they don't belong there and all sort of other screw-ups. Welcome to the screwed-up memory club. Have a laugh when you can. Nothing else helps. My best to you.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | SpaceCadet (02-21-2012), xxxxcrystalxxxx (02-21-2012) |
02-21-2012, 12:41 PM | #5 | |||
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I caught myself in the act lol.
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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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"Thanks for this!" says: | bh_pcs (02-22-2012), xxxxcrystalxxxx (02-21-2012) |
02-21-2012, 03:48 PM | #6 | ||
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I have the same problem, and I agree that when possible you have to find the humor in a situation.
I went to put milk on my cereal this morning only to find a pizza box in the fridge that I didn't remember ordering. I just say "life is full of surprises" and move on best I can. There is no wrong way to feel when confronted with the effects of radical changes in your life. |
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02-22-2012, 05:26 PM | #7 | ||
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The funny thing is how they seem to defy gravity and just stay there indefinitely. I sympathize with your frustration, believe me. With PCS, sometimes your choice is to laugh about it or cry about it and sometimes it's not even a choice. Try to hang in there. It's great that you have family support that can keep you grounded. |
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02-23-2012, 08:50 PM | #8 | ||
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It's been almost 2 1/2 months since my concussion. I still have those mental brain skips. It goes beyond "normal" lapses.
I understand your frustration.
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I am 53 and am dealing with PCS following a serious car accident on 12/8/11 . I am thankful that I am alive. My migraines are more infrequent now. Other symptoms include; confusion, memory loss, headaches, dizziness (only with the vise like headaches), foggy head, trouble concentrating, difficulty with word recall. |
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02-23-2012, 09:30 PM | #9 | ||
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I have to write post its for the post it notes that I have written. I too have lost my cell phone. I have lost 2 dunkin' donuts rechargeable cards. It's frustrating,but now I just look and go, OY-again.
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I am 53 and am dealing with PCS following a serious car accident on 12/8/11 . I am thankful that I am alive. My migraines are more infrequent now. Other symptoms include; confusion, memory loss, headaches, dizziness (only with the vise like headaches), foggy head, trouble concentrating, difficulty with word recall. |
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