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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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01-03-2013, 11:07 PM
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I agree. See if you can find a cognitive behavior therapist that deals with concussion/TBI patients. It has really helped me a lot.
You can always come here to vent. Even those who make bit by bit progress, still have days were we are blindsided by feeling off. Sorry you are struggling so much. This condition is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy...
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What Happened: On 3/8/11 I was stopped waiting to merge into traffic when I was rear ended by someone doing 45 mph. I walked away from the accident, to fall into the pit of PCS 5 days later... (I have had 2 previous concussions, but neither developed into PCS.) Symptoms 3 Years Post: Physical: migraines, infrequent vertigo, neck and back pain (from accident), tinnitus, visual field deficits in left eye, problematic light sensitivity, (including visual seizure activity), noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, semi-frequent disrupted sleep cycles, Cognitive: semi-frequent Brain fog after cognitive strain, limited bouts of impulsivity, unable to concentrate for more than short periods of time without fatigue, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory; Emotional: easily overstimulated, depression, anxiety; Treatment so far: Vestibular therapy; Physical Therapy; Vision Therapy; Vitamin Schedule; Limited caffeine; Medications; attempting to limit stress and overstimulation; Yoga; Cognitive Therapy |
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | SpaceCadet (01-03-2013) |
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01-04-2013, 01:43 PM
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Thank you everyone.
I've been referred to a neuroscience institute (Nevada Neuroscience Institute). My appointment is on the 8th. Hopefully they will have some answers for me? I was told they give you cognitive testing, try different things to fix you and then repeat the same tests again to see if you improved, declined or stay the same. I'll let you guys know how it goes. BTW, I tried CBT awhile back. I have so much trouble with cognition, communication and overstimulation that I froze up and couldnt speak. I never went back  ...Maybe i will try again. Problem is, there isnt any psychologists out here thay specialize in brain injury. Just the ones that work at the TBI rehab but you have to be admitted to the program to see them. Ive already graduated from there....:/
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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. Last edited by SpaceCadet; 01-04-2013 at 02:00 PM. |
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01-05-2013, 02:10 PM
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Prayer. Exercise. Sunshine. Anything that will break isolation. I am trying to warm up to meditation. Listening to When Things Fall Apart — wonderful feedback from a Buddhist nun. You're not alone in the confusion.
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | MsRriO (01-05-2013) |
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