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07-12-2013, 11:06 PM | #1 | |||
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Talking and listening.
You nailed it right there. I know as a teacher, these are two HUGELY connected yet different capacities. I need answers and questiions repeated. I have no problem asking for that. Last week I saw my MD about my insomnia and he spewed some really super fast speech. I had to say, "What did you say? Please say that again." Earlier in our meeting, I felt overwhelmed with his rushed presence and even put my hands in my head and said, "I hate coming here. You are rushing." I think this was my reaction to how fast he moves, thinks, and talks. And once he did slow down it was a good visit there. He does listen. Thank God. Don't be afraid to tell people to repeate their questions, answers or whatever. This is part of our cognitive-------------slowness, whatever. You are not alone in this, and I know for myself, writing and e-mail are easier because it is a bit slower -- more at my pace. You need speech at your pace to retrain your brain. Take care pm
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[SIZE="1"]What happened. I was in a car accident 2-23-2013, and got a mild concussion from it. I had some time off for brain rest, got somewhat better, but slipped into PCS in March 2013. Symptoms I had: dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, fatigue, tinitis, occasional headaches and migraines, Symptoms as of 5--2013: poor sleep, tinitis, some confusion /short term memory blanks, balance. The other symptoms are mostly gone, but flare up if I OVERdo something. Therapy I had: vestibular 3 months in: I could drive more and for longer distances. I felt like a younger, happier version of myself and I feel so blessed to have this feeling. 9 months in and I am working full time. I do get tired, and some sound and light sensitivity from time to time, but mostly I am over most of my symptoms. I pray every day and I m praying for your recovery. Over a year in: I can multi task (limited) and have humor in my life. But when I am tired, I am very tired. |
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