[oldschool]

Hi folks, just found this website. I have suffered about 12 concussions in the last 35 years. Played Jr. High, high-school and minor league football in my early forties. I am now 47. In 2006 I suffered a severe concussion and was out for several minutes. Since then I have spiraled down. Lost a couple of jobs and have been demoted in my current job as a machinist . Depression is goes from bad to severe. Memory loss is worse to the point where I forget the names of family and friends. My sleep sucks, but is better then it was two years and many meds ago. Six light interupted hours on a good night. Cognitive decline, sensitivity to light and noise, difficulty swallowing, headaches, ringing in ears, clumsiness, troubles concentrating I.e. have run some stop signs and the issues with work and processing. Impulsive, bad decision making etc.

My marriage is really struggling. My wife is angry. She says I am a completely different person. I understand her feelings somewhat. I prefer to isolate. Don't care to talk much at home or at work. I was very close to being suicidal two years ago especially after my great Dane died. Have tried so many meds that I am sick of it. Currently on Emsam 9 mg and something else that I can't remember. Also was in a motorcycle wreck a few months who that resulted in a snapped collar bone, cracked rib and another concussion and two months off work and many medical bills, not to mention the depression worsened.

Recently got another Great Dane which is helping my mood but am still in my own world.

Need help and prayers. Thank you

[Mark in Idaho]

old school,

I assumed right about your age in your other thread. I have never heard of anybody who is on Emsam. MAOI's are not very common these days.

In my other reply, I did not mention the value of nutrition. The injured brain needs proper nutrition to function in its damaged state. I have a list of my suggested regimen in Patty's thread "Hello, New Here." Scroll down to my second post in the thread.

My best to you.

[Sam]

Oldschool,
Some people gravitate to others when things are not right, while others isolate. Being an isolater myself, I understand. Its hard on any relationship and berating instead of understanding the partner's problem can make things worse.

I won't even suggest you get marriage counselling. Don't want to assume, but figure its not in your personality if isolation is the way you go. Animal bonds can be tremendously strong, and the loss of that bond can be every bit as painful as losing a human loved one. Had a shepherd like that. It took me 11 years to get another after she died. Dogs don't judge and they are always there for you. Is your wife an animal person, or does she not understand or is jealous of the bond? You don't need to answer if that is too personal.

Maybe you are a different person, but then, most people change. I'm glad you found your way to this forum. Sometimes getting things off your chest is easier to do when you can't see a face and can walk away at any time without any consequences. Welcome. I hope you can find at least some degree of peace here.

Sam

[oldschool]

Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho

old school,

I assumed right about your age in your other thread. I have never heard of anybody who is on Emsam. MAOI's are not very common these days.

In my other reply, I did not mention the value of nutrition. The injured brain needs proper nutrition to function in its damaged state. I have a list of my suggested regimen in Patty's thread "Hello, New Here." Scroll down to my second post in the thread.

My best to you.

Hi Mark. Not sure if you remember me or not? We exchanged emails awhile back, maybe two years ago? Anyway, I believe my diet is good, although I do have a sweet tooth. Also I run quite abit.

[oldschool]

Originally Posted by Sam

Oldschool,
Some people gravitate to others when things are not right, while others isolate. Being an isolater myself, I understand. Its hard on any relationship and berating instead of understanding the partner's problem can make things worse.

I won't even suggest you get marriage counselling. Don't want to assume, but figure its not in your personality if isolation is the way you go. Animal bonds can be tremendously strong, and the loss of that bond can be every bit as painful as losing a human loved one. Had a shepherd like that. It took me 11 years to get another after she died. Dogs don't judge and they are always there for you. Is your wife an animal person, or does she not understand or is jealous of the bond? You don't need to answer if that is too personal.

Maybe you are a different person, but then, most people change. I'm glad you found your way to this forum. Sometimes getting things off your chest is easier to do when you can't see a face and can walk away at any time without any consequences. Welcome. I hope you can find at least some degree of peace here.




Sam

Thanks Sam,

Have done marriage counseling. Tired if hearing everything us my fault. Current counselor is once divorced and complains too much about her current husband. While we have three dogs now, one of which is my wife's, she us not an animal lover to the degree that I am. She says I "humanize my dogs." My wife has a PhD and is more clinical than compassionate as far as I am concerned.

Thank you for the reply.