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10-08-2012, 04:08 PM
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I think I might be showing some improvements? I'm not quite sure yet...but I've been able to play games on my phone for 30 min at night before my brain becomes exhausted. It works out perfectly because at that time, its the end of the day and I could just sleep it off. Also, I've been able to withstand a short visit to the casino for three nights in a row without too many after effects.
Should I keep it up or slow it down? Is my brain starting to build tolerance to these things or should I expect a crash soon? K thx everyone. Nick
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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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10-08-2012, 04:36 PM
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I'd slow the casino visits down. What do you do at the casino?
Regarding playing on your phone, I suggest you stop playing sooner. You likely have started to fatigue your brain and will be able to sleep after 15 minutes or so. It is valuable to learn to take a slight mental fatigue and use it to get some sleep. Being a bit more careful will help you avoid the down days. My best to you.
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10-08-2012, 09:45 PM
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I mainly play the slot machines or the craps table. I try to avoid the real colorful, stimulating and loud machines because they instantly put me in space. It's always a bad idea to hit the casino, with or without a brain injury...and it always causes me some problems, but I'm tired of being bored and unable to do anything. That's mainly why I'm depressed. I feel like I have no hobbies. EVERYTHING that I liked doing before..drinking gambling, bowling, going to the movies, playing video games, watching TV..EVERYTHING is a huge problem for me now.
My ultimate goal is to ease back into things and build up tolerance so that I may once again do the things that I once enjoyed before. I want to be able to play games for hours on end like before. How can I ease myself into it again? I'm not satisfied with 10-15 min a day. It's not enough time for the type of games that I play. It would be nice to at least be able to enjoy SOME of the stuff I used to do. Is what I'm asking for too farfetched and out of reach? Thanks.
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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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10-08-2012, 10:28 PM
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Congratulations. I'd say expect ongoing challenges in an overall pattern of gradual improvement. You know, three steps forward and two steps back, and on it goes.
You'll get there, Nick. It takes time. This is 36 years of TBI talking.
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | SpaceCadet (10-09-2012) |
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10-10-2012, 08:21 AM
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Your posts have improved quite a bit. They are more comperhensive and grammatically correct. Your spelling has improved and I feel your communicating your thoughts well. congrats!!
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49, Male Married, PCS since June 2012, headaches, Back pain, neck pain, attention deficit, concentration deficit, processing speed deficit, verbal memory deficit, PTSD, fatigue, tinutitus, tremors. To see the divine in the moment. |
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