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Old 05-18-2012, 05:53 PM #1
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Nice comment from a neighbour I just ran into (we've been in the same neighbourhood for about four months): "I see you walking outside all the time...you're moving much better than you were a couple of months ago."
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How nice!

I ususally get something like, "So doesn't this prove you're faking?"
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Thats so nice to hear!! When I returned to work, a lot of people commented on how healthy I looked. Everyone said I was glowing. I didnt realize how much you wear your pain on your face and how a "healthy glow" changed how others perceived you. It was a welcome reminder of how far i had come. So happy to hear you are making "strides" haha.
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Began Healing in November 2011 after starting acupuncture and Healing Touch (a nurturing energy therapy that promotes relaxation and pain relief). I went back to work in February 2012. Ive been symptom free since July 2012. Very happy, positive, energetic and working out every day, doing yoga, and living a normal life again!
I also began taking Healing Touch classes in November 2011 and completed 5 Levels of Healing Touch Certificate Program that included a 1 year mentorship to become a Healing Touch International Practitioner in June 2013. I am so pleased to offer this wonderful healing therapy to my patients, friends, and clients.
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Has your neighbor been watching your frog butt?

LOL

Actually, it is nice to hear you have a neighbor who has noticed you enough to see a difference. You are fortunate.

My best to you.
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That's great! Even my family are still sceptical about my PCS! Recently, one of them said to my mum 'Are you sure she's not playing up to it?' That really hurt, I'm pleased your neighbour is so much more considerate and understanding
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That's great! Even my family are still sceptical about my PCS! Recently, one of them said to my mum 'Are you sure she's not playing up to it?' That really hurt, I'm pleased your neighbour is so much more considerate and understanding
I can just imagine how hurt you were by that comment. Nothing like that here, just feeling walled off from the world. With a few blessed exceptions, friends and family aren't asking about Monty. I give them the benefit of the doubt due to their busy lives, no understanding of PCS/MTBI, and in the case of my very elderly parents, simple forgetfulness. In a warped sort of way I guess we should be happy to have no one accusing my husband of malingering!
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Has your neighbor been watching your frog butt?

LOL

Actually, it is nice to hear you have a neighbor who has noticed you enough to see a difference. You are fortunate.

My best to you.
Thanks! I think my secret identity as a green-hued frog is still unbeknownst to my neighbours

Sorry to hear about the negative comments others have had to deal with - I know it's not uncommon. It's something of a double whammy: not only is it frustrating to deal with the skeptics, but their comments and insinuations can be especially stressful for people recovering from an mTBI (whose stress defences are not as robust as they were pre-injury).
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I've been fortunate... not a single person I know has accused me of faking (although I guarantee my ex husband is having a heyday with what the kids are telling him!).... My church has been especially good, since I only see them once a week... they could literally see the fog lifting from my eyes as the weeks passed...

I'm so happy for you that things are getting better! That's the best way to know after all... through a compliment!
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When resting, symptoms are low. With exertion, I still suffer from fatigue, migraines, vision problems, problems thinking or reading, troubles sleeping, issues finding or getting words to my mouth when the headaches are bad, tinnitus, and thyroid issues which I think are due to the concussion. Seen one specialist, and now a few others through insurance review of my case. Hoping for further treatment.
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Thats so nice to hear!! When I returned to work, a lot of people commented on how healthy I looked. Everyone said I was glowing. I didnt realize how much you wear your pain on your face and how a "healthy glow" changed how others perceived you. It was a welcome reminder of how far i had come. So happy to hear you are making "strides" haha.
So nice to hear you went back to work! I work nights in a long term care facility and I'm feeling like I'll never return normal enough to do the job I trained for. Any advice? I was assaulted by a patient violently 3 months ago

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So nice to hear you went back to work! I work nights in a long term care facility and I'm feeling like I'll never return normal enough to do the job I trained for. Any advice? I was assaulted by a patient violently 3 months ago

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Thats tough. I tried going back last year to nights about 3 months after my injury for 2 months and I got very very sick. My body basically shut down. When I got healthy, my doctor refused to let me return to working night shift. She would only approve day shift....and having worked night shift for 9 years, i never realized how much this would benefit me. I am so much healthier on a normal schedule and not fighting my body to stay awake in the middle of the night when it should be sleeping. My best advice is return part time if you can. Like 24 hours a week and during the day. 8 hour days would be ideal. Thats what i did. I work between 32-40 hours a week now and i love it. Never knew how much better i would feel on days. Good luck to you!!!
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Began Healing in November 2011 after starting acupuncture and Healing Touch (a nurturing energy therapy that promotes relaxation and pain relief). I went back to work in February 2012. Ive been symptom free since July 2012. Very happy, positive, energetic and working out every day, doing yoga, and living a normal life again!
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