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Old 06-10-2013, 02:56 AM #1
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Default Isn't it time we removed the word "normal"?

Here's one tip for all of you. Do not say you want to be back to normal, there is no normal, and I wish I would have told myself this during recovery.

Instead of this, try saying I want to see improvements. Baby steps are what counts in a PCS injury. One step at a time, they all say.

I got better on April 8, 2013. After two weeks of no symptoms, my full recovery was marked down on that date.

No symptoms to date, except the occasional mild headache which is relieved by napping.

Vitamin Supplements, Medication, and acupressure massages by a licensed acupuncturist/massage therapist, justt the small things made such a difference. The hospital taught me how to relax and let go, to have fun despite the bad times I was going through.

Relaxing and letting go was hard, but it did eventually get me on the path of where I wanted to go, instead of living for today, I was stuck in loops of the past. Recurring thoughts that ate me and wouldn't go away.

I can now say I am here and fully recovered, despite some shocks of occipital neuralgia on the left side. And even those, aren't so bad anymore. I am so happy with who I am now, so proud of what I've done and the challenge it was to get through. All I can say is that it made me stronger, and appreciate life more. I now go outside more, and can appreciate nice organic markets than ever before! I love food!
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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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