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Old 12-21-2012, 10:10 PM #1
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Exclamation helpful tip to re-ground

My neuro psychologist gave me this tip and I've found it so amazing I have to share it right away!

If you get that "swimming" feeling in your head or if, like me, your eyes start to go blurry or funky try looking into the corner of the room at the blank wall. I hope that makes sense....If you're starting to feel overwhelmed this can make you feel grounded again.

I've used this a few times since hearing it and I find it works amazingly! I hope it works for others also. There's a scientific reason behind it, something to do with the right angle and how the brain works but unfortunately I didn't write down the explanation.

Who cares why it works though as long as it helps! Now of course the help is only temporary but at this point I'll take it!

I hope this helps someone.

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I'm a 39 year old, female, accountant. On July 2, 2012 I crashed my bike at the end of a 65KM road ride. I was fine that day but woke up the next morning to my current world.

Ongoing symptoms include: dizziness, blurred vision, light and noise sensitivities, cognitive problems, uncontrollable emotions/depression/anxiety, headaches (but they're getting better), mental and physical fatigue, difficulty communicating and sleep disturbances.

Currently seeing a fabulous Neuro Psychologist and vestibular physiotherapist and hoping to soon see a neuro ophthalmologist. I am currently doing 20 minute stationary bike rides daily, 20 minutes of meditating, 15 minutes of Lumosity and lots of resting. I have not been able to work or drive since the accident.

The things that have helped me the most since the accident are vestibular therapy, gel eye drops (for blurred vision, sensitivity and dryness), amitriptyline (10mg), and meditating. I am finally starting to see some slight improvements and am hopeful!

My brain WANTS to heal itself... I just have to let it and stop trying to get better!
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