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I am on Pristiq SNRI that is related to Effexor and I also take benzo!!!!Like I said different medications treat people with TBIs differently!:cool:And my TBI/PTSD psychiatrist got me on this regimen

I am not needing to be proved wrong with my knowledge.Or belittled.:winky:

Mia,
That was me who posted the comment about the meds. Chill. There is no reason for freaking. Everybody is having hard emotional issues on top of everything else. Mark did not say anything. I did.
Brain

Reread this thread and then you will see what I am saying....lol!MuM your in Canada getting these medications?Sorry got distracted by a rude comment that was not very helpful....Tell us more so we can try to help you threw this roller coaster.:grouphug:

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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho (Post 966440)

MUMZY,

Welcome to NeuroTalk.

Clonazepam and concussion will leave you fatigued 24/7. The Effexor should take care of the anxiety issues. Maybe you don't need the clonazepam. I was on it and know how it makes the day miserable.

There are many other things you can do to help recovery. Check the threads "Vitamins" and "NeuroEndocrinologist"

What other things have you done to help with recovery ?

What symptoms do you have besides fatigue ?

My best to you.

Hi Mark, and thank you for responding. Reading is hard so I don't come on
often but I read your posts.

First of all, I was taking effexor and clonazepam for years prior to the concussion because of depression and anxiety disorder.

I only take a half of a milligram twice a day. That's only one milligram a day.

It is because the effexor wasn't quite enough, but upping the dosage gave me bad headaches.

It never made me tired I was a very active person working full time in a high school and have six children.

The two oldest boys were going through some rough stuff in their early teens which caused the depression.

I've always had anxiety since childhood.

I started taking all of the vitamins you suggested the first time I read your post.

I also have light and sound sensitivity, short term memory problems, brain fog, slowed cognitive functioning when tired or in busy environment.

No therapy now just rest and time they say. No vision problems anymore.

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Originally Posted by Su seb (Post 966506)

I also slipped in fell but in oct of 2012. Workers comp case, so the first four months they kept on telling me I would get better and I didn't. I didn't start to get help til month five.

I worked way to much the first five months. Not full time but almost. Before injury I worked two jobs. About 50 hours a weeks, one as a fitness instructor.

Now I have started a concussion rehab program with vestibular rehab. I only go once a week. But they did a lot of testing to find out what is wrong, where I am at and what I need, RATHER than just guessing and sending me home.

I have learned to ACCEPT that this is a serious injury that isn't going away next week. I need to change my daily schedule. My therapist came up with the bright idea of trying two days of work and then one day off. Part of my problem is that I love my job and I want to be there every day. I am a high school art teacher. I will sacrifice my personal life for my career.

I am also trying lots of work around s. I think that's what mark calls them. I ordered lots of cool sunglasses, wear earplugs, turn off most of the lights, quit doing things that don't need to be done...

I also eat incredibly healthy, take supplements and don,t drink alcohol.

This last week what has helped most is just trying to let go. Let go of the anger. Let go of the past... I signed up for oprahs 21 day free meditation challenge and they send you a thought of the day. It just helps me to stay positive. My students at school are absolutely amazing! But it is also so sad that SO many of them have also had concussions!

Symptoms: I usually feel like I have a really bad hangover. Funny thing is, I hardly ever drank because I never wanted to waste a day on a hangover. I am having a peaceful morning, I usually can't type this much because I also have lots of visual symptoms too.
Hang in there
Su

Thank you for writing! I work in a high school with students who have special needs. I have not been able to work since the concussion. I too love love love my job! I miss work but could never handle the noise or flourescent lighting, even with welding goggles and hat. I can't even handle the noise from the tv for very long in the background when the husband or kids are watching so earplugs go in lots!

I still have no idea when I will be better, but I can read longer now, no vision problems other than the light sensitivity. Having six kids makes for an already busy life. My husband does all the shopping and most of the cooking. I am finally able to do the laundry and vaccuum. I bath the baby and clean up her toys. that is about it. I am always exhausted and have to nap for 2 to 3 hours everyday. How are you doing now?