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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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08-28-2012, 08:45 AM
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 I feel like a part of me died I lost myself. A part of me died in that accident. i grew up watching the same thing happen to my dad. He came home looking the same but he was a stranger and I watched thier marriage fall apart and he become a person no one liked. And, now i'm living it but its not the same because i'm making different choices. Im not escaping to pills like he did , i'm not lashing out at my kids making them feel small. I'm working on my marriage that was super strong to begin with. I can get thru this and find my old self or become a better version. It does not not have to destroy me or my family. I am not my tbi and I am not my father
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Lightrail11 (08-28-2012) |
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08-28-2012, 09:51 AM
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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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08-28-2012, 10:26 AM
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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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08-28-2012, 02:06 PM
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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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08-28-2012, 05:39 PM
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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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I am not my tbi
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