[bh_pcs]

So it's been a little over a year since the accident and I still have residual effects of PCS. It's not as bad as it used to be and I've developed my coping skills around all the symptoms, and actually, some symptoms have disappeared, or more like, hasn't come up as often.

The ever lasting symptoms that still remain:

- short term memory loss;
- slow processing speed;
- word finding difficulty;
- fatigue.

Those that "linger":
- irritability;
- impulsiveness.

Those that have faded:
- OCD;
- tinnitus;
- attention loss.

All in all, my personality has changed. I'm a different person. I'm more stubborn (look out), more outspoken but also more reserved depending on the situation, and I'm more black and white about people's opinions whereas I used to be more grey about it and more accepting. I'm working on that by being more spiritually aware, but this accident has set me back some on my development.

[Dolfinwolf]

I am glad you shared your progress with us! Congratulations on your progress!

[bh_pcs]

I also did a Reiki treatment a while back and discovered my Crown Chakra is messed up. Obvious of course! Meditation helps in resolving it, but I'm not there yet.

[Mark in Idaho]

Be careful if they suggest standing on your head. The neck may not be able to handle the stress and the brain may not be able to handle the blood pressure. You risk causing a much worse physical problem.

[andromeda]

You mention impulsiveness and black and white...I would say they're some of the biggest changes in me. I have no patience for jerks now and feel no fear in making that clear to them. I used to be timid. In fact, I don't have any concern with what people think of me now. I can be very impulsive, I seem to live on the edge of my emotions. And things either are or they aren't. Black or white. I have no interest in the in between.

I'm so glad you're improving, and good to know there's hope with the tinnitus.

[bh_pcs]

Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho

Be careful if they suggest standing on your head. The neck may not be able to handle the stress and the brain may not be able to handle the blood pressure. You risk causing a much worse physical problem.

Huh? Do you mean for the treatment? Or the meditation?

Either way, I've never stood on my head for any reason - not about to start now.

[bh_pcs]

Originally Posted by andromeda

You mention impulsiveness and black and white...I would say they're some of the biggest changes in me. I have no patience for jerks now and feel no fear in making that clear to them. I used to be timid. In fact, I don't have any concern with what people think of me now. I can be very impulsive, I seem to live on the edge of my emotions. And things either are or they aren't. Black or white. I have no interest in the in between.

I'm so glad you're improving, and good to know there's hope with the tinnitus.

I never cared what others thought of me either. However, because the lack of a "filter" in the beginning, I had to be really careful about what I said, running it through my head a few times before I spoke. It was exhausting! Of course there are times when I just didn't care and blurted whatever out when the impulsiveness overrides everything. Offended by what I said? BAHAHAHA!!!

[ClumsyCharlie]

I'm pleased you're improving! I'm rapidly approaching my one year anniversary, it's just over a month away... I'm not sure if I've improved much.. I think my memory is a bit better and I rarely suffer tinnitus now. There is hope for us all!

[andromeda]

Originally Posted by bh_pcs

I never cared what others thought of me either. However, because the lack of a "filter" in the beginning, I had to be really careful about what I said, running it through my head a few times before I spoke. It was exhausting! Of course there are times when I just didn't care and blurted whatever out when the impulsiveness overrides everything. Offended by what I said? BAHAHAHA!!!

I just re read this thread without any memory of replying to it, which actually gives me time scale of my short term memory loss!

Yes,if only we could get a balance between putting jerks in their place and not offending people. It's a fine one...!

[bh_pcs]

Originally Posted by andromeda

I just re read this thread without any memory of replying to it, which actually gives me time scale of my short term memory loss!

Yes,if only we could get a balance between putting jerks in their place and not offending people. It's a fine one...!

The thing is, WE think they are jerks, as some people actually are well-meaning, and my own perception is jaded in such a way that makes them jerks. But then of course, there are real jerks and we can offend those.

And then there are those low-self-esteem people that really push my buttons because they need to get over themselves as they bite at everyone but themselves. Well, I'll bite back!

See? I have less patience with people who really bug me. I never used to have this kind of response and just let things slide and let them be in their own clouded world.