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05-28-2014, 05:06 PM
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Am back to driving now only if I really have to, had an accident early last year and couldn't drive for a long time.
I am so scared to drive now, I have an SUV and am scared enough but want to freak out if I'm riding in a car with someone, constantly saying slow down, don't get too close to that car in front and my heart races if a car gets too close behind. I hope this gets better, I am so frozen in the car I can hardly move my neck for fear of getting hurt again. That's interesting about the bird watching, there's a little bird that sits in one of the trees at the front of the house and he sings, so I mimic him and he sings back  my husband laughs and thinks I'm nuts but I find it so cute also watch the squirrels.
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05-28-2014, 08:09 PM
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The instructor assured me that I was actually a very good driver. Ironically, that sort of added to my anxiety. You see, my MVA was caused by a grossly reckless motorist.. The fact that there was absolutely nothing I could have done to prevent it has always bothered me. It just taught me that, no matter how careful I am, I am still at the mercy of all the idiots on the road. |
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Living_Dazed (05-28-2014), Sitke (05-29-2014) |
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05-28-2014, 09:03 PM
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You both struck such a cord in me about driving, PTSD, the accident and being a passenger. Wow. My accident was on a highway and a man high on drugs cut across the highway. I'm so bother and tormented that there was nothing I could do to change the outcome. Rationally I know xyz, but I still struggle. I can't drive because of my vision. My perception is off too. When I look it looks like cars are coming at us but they aren't. I am a backseat panic driver. I look forward to all of our brains being able to move past these issues. That day will be a huge step forward. Jace 
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. *TBI with mild to severe damage November 2012 from car crash. Stroke with hemorage & 4 clots in veins in brain Feb/Mar 2015. *Vestibular damage, PCS, hypercusis, severe visual processing and tracking issues, short term memory loss, headaches/migraines, occipital neuralgia, cognitive issues, neurological issues, brain fog, brain fatigue when over stimulated, twitching, vertigo, neck issues, nerve issues, PTSD, personality change, Since stroke left side weakness, rage, worsening of vestibular problems, recall, speech, memory. *Can't drive or work. Have done occupational therapy, cognitive therapy, physical therapy. Learning work arounds, and strategies to be competent in daily life. Change your attitude/perspective changes your life. As TBI survivors this is a vital part of our healing and living. *Working on getting to know and accept the new me. |
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Sitke (05-29-2014) |
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05-28-2014, 09:10 PM
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Okay Ladies,
If watching wildlife makes me old I am all for it! Neuropsych said my brain is now like an old person in some ways. That's okay. I love watching the birds and squirrels. I'm putting cotton ball (stretched out) in my bushes tomorrow for my little friends. Here's a pic I found in a forum of aww pictures.image.jpg I uploaded some of my jewelry to the Creative Corner thread. I follow picture tutorials to make all different kinds. I'm hoping to learn to quilt soon. A new friend is willing to teach me. Has anyone ever listened to the old mystery radio shows that were on before TV? My 7th grade teacher used to play them for us and they were great. That might be a good source of entertainment for some. I'm sure they can be found online. Keep those ideas coming everyone. Jace
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. *TBI with mild to severe damage November 2012 from car crash. Stroke with hemorage & 4 clots in veins in brain Feb/Mar 2015. *Vestibular damage, PCS, hypercusis, severe visual processing and tracking issues, short term memory loss, headaches/migraines, occipital neuralgia, cognitive issues, neurological issues, brain fog, brain fatigue when over stimulated, twitching, vertigo, neck issues, nerve issues, PTSD, personality change, Since stroke left side weakness, rage, worsening of vestibular problems, recall, speech, memory. *Can't drive or work. Have done occupational therapy, cognitive therapy, physical therapy. Learning work arounds, and strategies to be competent in daily life. Change your attitude/perspective changes your life. As TBI survivors this is a vital part of our healing and living. *Working on getting to know and accept the new me. |
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