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01-08-2013, 04:09 PM
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I slept about 12-15 hours the night before last and had the worst day of my life yesterday. I sleep for 5 hours last night and I feel better than yesterday.
I'm confused. I thought rest/sleep was supposed to make you feel better? It seems to be the opposite with me. Every time I sleep for less than 8 hours, I wake up feeling somewhat refreshed. 
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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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01-08-2013, 04:23 PM
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I had been having episodes like what you are describing. I have been getting 5 hours a night and sometimes I have 6-7 hours when I am super drowsy. With PCS, it seems my sleep has ups and downs. 5 hours of sleep usually makes me feel better too. I suffer from insomnia frequently, sometimes only getting 5 hours of sleep and never going back to sleep, forcing me to stare at the walls until the sun comes up. Gotta love winter, right?
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01-08-2013, 06:13 PM
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These kinds of sleep irregularities are not uncommon. If you get 12 hours of restless sleep, you will not see the benefit. If you get 5 hours of good sleep with good REM periods, etc. the benefits will usually be more noticeable.
I have these weird situations from time to time. My best to you all.
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01-08-2013, 08:53 PM
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Was it a "medicated" 12 hours of sleep vs 5 hours of non medicated? I will take the latter everytime.
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01-08-2013, 10:11 PM
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No sleep meds for me. They knock me out but make me feel like **** the next day.
I've had a really long stretch of bad functioning days. So, I thought my brain just needed to rest. I turned the heater on in my room and slept like a bear. Woke up feeling like my head was trampled by elephants and couldn't put a freakin sentence together. Sleep for 5 last night and hey...my brain is working. About 3-4 hours later...CRASH...and I'm back to feeling like crap. Brain injuries are weird =P.
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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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01-08-2013, 10:12 PM
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Probably a dumb question on my part but how does one know if they're getting REM sleep? I've had these weird episodes lately too, and a friend suggested taking melatonin. Anyone have any experience with this and advice?
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About it: October 26, 2012 I fell backward on an icy parking lot at work. I was on Workers Comp for 9 months. My PCS : everyday headaches became once in a while headaches, and neck pain became manageable. Still have occasional mild dizziness, sometimes fullness in the ears, convergence insufficiency, sequencing struggles, short term memory struggles, verbal processing delays. CT neg, MRI neg. Therapies: prism glasses, acupuncture, icing neck, resting, supplementing, Elavil 20mg at bedtime. NEW: Completed 12 weeks of physical therapy and returned to work full time. About me: I'm a marketing manager, a mom with a blended family and wife to a heart attack survivor. I believe my brain injury taught me more than it cost me. I'm grateful to still be me! |
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01-08-2013, 10:17 PM
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Good question about the REM sleep! I have no idea, but do know that I don't sleep well at all. After a very busy day when I think I am handling things quite well, I will not sleep at all.
The neuro-pyschologist I saw said that 5 or 6 is good enough...as long as you get the rem sleep!  I think it tends to happen early in the sleep cycle...the first few hours are very important. I have also read many different places that getting to bed earlier than midnight is very important. That is something that is difficult for owls, brain injury or not! I have tried melatonin....different brands work differently for me. I don't like the groggy feeling the next day, but it certainly is worth a try. Maybe it was someone here or in another context that said you need to take it a few hours before your bedtime. Good luck! |
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01-09-2013, 05:18 AM
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I honestly did not like melantonin. It made me feel totally worse then what I usually do in the mornings.
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College Student in Information Technology and avid PC Gamer, hit the back of my head against a bunk bed and went unconscious for 3 minutes back in 10-28-2012. Symptoms: Occipital Neuralgia. 2 MRI's and CT normal. Currently going through Paxil withdrawals, and psych has me on L-Theanine, Benadryl for zaps, and Lemon Balm. It has eased it by a bit, so I am continuing the treatment till 1 month from now. Made a 98% recovery on April 8, 2013 with only symptoms of pinched nerves/Occipital Neuralgia in the head and is being treated with injections and physical therapy. Was experiencing: Migraines, Headaches, Nausea and Vomiting, Panic Attacks and Anxiety, Depression, Major Insomnia, Brain Fog, Tinnitus, Lethargy, Loss of appetite, Major Heart Palpitations, Occipital Neuralgia has eased a bit. Vitamins and Medicines: , L-Theanine, Omega 3 Super DHA 900mg, Stress B-Complex Extra Strength, Potassium Gluconate 1000mg, Magnesium Malate 1250mg, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Methylcobalamin B-12 5000 mcg, Vitamin C 500mg, Lemon Balm. Things that helped me: My Vitamin Regimen, Medication, Earplugs (Love these!), Nature Sounds, Hydrotherapy, Neck Pillow with Heat, Heating Pads, Resting, Being Outside! |
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