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01-28-2013, 12:54 AM | #1 | |||
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http://www.how-psychology-tests-brai...-treament.html
This is an article that explains the effects of fatigue and how to better manage it. Check out the part about relapse, including the awesome graph they drew that shows you how relapse works.
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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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01-28-2013, 04:55 AM | #2 | ||
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This is a classic presentation of concussion symptoms/issues from a NeuroPsychologist perspective. They tend to promote the push through concept based on using your mind to overcome the concussion symptoms.
Nick, you are struggling enough. Doing this online research and then trying to read these pages is more than you can handle. This article is more than most with PCS can handle. It is written from an academic / research perspective. As the saying goes, If you have seen one head injury, you have seen ONE head injury. Trying to chart statistics just temps people to expect the same results.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | thedude58 (01-29-2013) |
01-28-2013, 01:09 PM | #3 | ||
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Thanks for posting that. It is a huge issue, and one I struggle with. It was not part of life before the accident. Always ready to go, no matter what time of day or night!
I agree with Mark that it is difficult to read...not because it is academic, but because it is quasi-academic, and not that well written in some places (sentence construction). He or she proves their own point about it being more difficult to listen to a mediocre speaker than a brilliant one. The bit about the dopamine is interesting...a lot of people have asked about or tried amantadine. As far as I understand, it is a med that works on the dopamine levels. I liked it a lot but it gave me insomnia! May try it again soon just to see. Keep on keeping on. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | SpaceCadet (01-28-2013) |
01-29-2013, 06:23 AM | #4 | ||
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Public places assault my brain. The visual and auditory stimulation hit me quickly. I am very fatigued after that and will sleep 2-3 days. What's happening? Any insight would be great. Ps...I think if I pushed through the stimuli I'd vomit from the dizziness and then pass out.
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01-29-2013, 01:07 PM | #5 | ||
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Hi Missing me.
Sounds like you need to rest more and restrict those times you go out. I know it is frustrating but I think that your brain is telling you to stop pushing it so hard. I hope you get some quiet rest. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Anonxyz (01-30-2013) |
01-30-2013, 01:14 AM | #6 | ||
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Check out all of the posts on visual disfunction...NORA in the usa...a web site on vision therapy. I am like you but have seen progress since getting prisms and doing vision therapy. Your brain spends a lot of its capacity processing vision, and if that is damaged (it OFTEN is), you will always feel awful. See a neuroopthamologist who understands brain trauma ASAP.
Hang in there! |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Anonxyz (01-30-2013) |
01-30-2013, 04:08 AM | #7 | ||
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I am bouncing back and forth between the acceptance and denial phase. I want to be able to go out with my family or have them come over but I haven't accepted my limits. I'm in this phase deep right now.
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