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I love weekday's because I am busy with all my M.D.s.Than the weekends come and I start grieving over a lot and have nothing but time to think.I hate it!Today I went and did some weeding and starting to do what I can with the curbside appearance to be renting my house out soon.
Everything was going good until one of my perfect yard neighbors start mowing their grasses and I just start getting upset.Because I use to like cutting my grass and now I have to wait for someone to do it for me  I told one of the neighbors what had happened because she seen me last summer and I talked like a drunk but had no diagnosis yet and I was sober.Then I seen her again about 2 month's ago and told her the outcome from this accident.She said "if you ever need anything let me know"....I think that was very kind but I do not know her name even! Well I thought maybe she would come by and talk to me after she waved as her and her husband did grass.She did not I really just wanted to talk to someone but I was also VERY upset because I cannot cut the grass!This weekend has been really bad for me with grieving!I'm a mess
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What Happened: In 2011 I was in a MVA . Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems. Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation. ~*~Learn to treasure yourself and your Divinity. Be willing to accept yourself completely. Be yourself, be graceful, be kind, be wild, be weird ... be true to yourself~*~ |
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05-11-2013, 07:12 PM
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Really. And I feel like you are more in the thick of things and are more justified in your feelings, though I realize my inner critic is raging out of control. Is there a support group for people with tbis you can join? Or just group sessions of therapy you can try? My therapist wants me to do the latter, but I don't know if I can do it. I see how it would be helpful but I'm too scared!
I too am sick of not being able to do things I used to enjoy, but mowing the lawn is not one of those things! Lol! I do wish I could weed my garden though. I'm not quite there yet! I just have really been trying to enjoy the things I can do and savor small moments of happiness throughout the day. They sustain me through the moments of frustration and emptiness. I know I will not always feel the way I do. I'm reminded of a quote from my favorite movie: "The Dude abides." I will try to be more like the Dude!
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I have recovered my cognitive function, and I've overcome severe vertigo through sensory integration therapy. Wellbutrin has helped me escape depression. I have recently had a few stress-related migraines, as well as headaches stemming from eye strain. I'm also dealing with tinnitus, lack of stamina, extreme light sensitivity, and eye pain. Diagnosed with 9 different vision issues: convergence insufficiency, pursuit eye movement deficit, egocentric visual midline shift, photophobia, visual information processing delays, accommodative insufficiency, saccadic eye movement deficit, lack of coordination, and central peripheral visual integration deficit. *First concussion: October 2010. I was pregnant and got rear ended. I associated my mild PCS symptoms with baby brain and blamed my light sensitivity on allergies and dry eyes. *Second concussion: December 2011. I hit my head on a wooden beam, saw stars but did not lose consciousness, and I had very disturbing PCS symptoms but didn't go to the doctor. *Third concussion: August 2012. I caused a car accident as a result of PCS symptoms. Thankfully no one was injured but me. My husband confronted me, and I finally sought help and took medical leave from work. My symptoms worsened, and I developed severe vertigo. *Fourth concussion: November 2012. I was riding in a car with a friend and we were hit head on by a driver who lost control of her car. I didn't have a big increase in PCS symptoms. |
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05-11-2013, 07:54 PM
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I know the root of this is because I decided due to all my medical issues I am getting surgery Monday to not ever have another baby. And the fact it is mother's day tomorrow, I feel like my illnesses has done some real pain and suffering for my teenage daughter.
I see my T every week but I did not get to see her this week because my schedule got packed and she got sick Friday when I was suppose to see her.So I guess all the above is some what reasoning to these feelings.I was so independent since my Fiance passed away 8years ago I just cut the grass and liked the workout lol. Also I lost a lot of my friends in past 2years so that makes me sad at times.And I am a mess on any holiday 
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What Happened: In 2011 I was in a MVA . Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems. Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation. ~*~Learn to treasure yourself and your Divinity. Be willing to accept yourself completely. Be yourself, be graceful, be kind, be wild, be weird ... be true to yourself~*~ |
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