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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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"Thanks for this!" says: | Lightrail11 (08-28-2012) |
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I understand what you mean about feeling like you lost a part of you.
*I just read your first post...I am glad that you are here to talk to us today!* What I think is great, is that despite all you have been through, you are looking at this as an opportunity to work on yourself and your marriage ! I think that is very strong and I admire that. I just wanted to welcome you and say thank you for your post. ![]()
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March 2007, Oct. 2007, and Jan 2012 concussions sustained in martial arts/police academy training; suffering from PCS symptoms of fatigue/exertion problems,tinnitus,dizziness, overstimulation issues, photophobia. Also suffer from PTSD. So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed every day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 Last edited by Dolfinwolf; 08-28-2012 at 09:54 AM. Reason: *had to add the part in asterisks* |
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Welcome to the forums. Well said. While there is the tendency for many of us with traumatic experiences to dwell on the "before" and "after", we have the ability to move ahead and grow. A recent book What Doesn't Kill Us: The New Psychology of Posttraumatic Growth by Stephen Joseph has a lot to say about this. Best to you as you recover.
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition. Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Dolfinwolf (08-28-2012) |
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I am going to have to check this book out. Thank you
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March 2007, Oct. 2007, and Jan 2012 concussions sustained in martial arts/police academy training; suffering from PCS symptoms of fatigue/exertion problems,tinnitus,dizziness, overstimulation issues, photophobia. Also suffer from PTSD. So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed every day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 |
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I'm a completely different person since my accident, and feel all the better for it. Despite being a hermit who sleeps most of the day and can't walk 10 minutes without having to stop, I've never felt more alive. And I've never felt more sure of the difference between nice people and absolute morons. I'm glad you're looking on it positively too.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Kenjhee (08-30-2012) |
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