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Ok we all know the laundry list of the negatives in a TBI. Let's use this thread (if you choose) to list the cool things we witness of nature. ALL WE NEED TO DO IS GO SIT OUTSIDE AND WATCH NATURE. It helps to calm us and redirect to things we might have taken for granted in our past life
 Today I had seen a Blue Jay~I have never seen one where I live before, probably because in my previous life I was too busy to pay attention. In spiritual realm, the blue jay speaks of clarity and vision  What do other survivors think of this? 
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What Happened: In 2011 I was in a MVA . Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems. Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation. ~*~Learn to treasure yourself and your Divinity. Be willing to accept yourself completely. Be yourself, be graceful, be kind, be wild, be weird ... be true to yourself~*~ |
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06-11-2014, 05:02 PM
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For me, it's more about feeling things than watching them lately. I love the way the sun feels against my skin and the way the breeze tickles my face.
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06-14-2014, 12:18 AM
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I truly enjoy watching all the animals. It's a peek into their world. On Thursheading to therapy I saw a raccoon hanging out in someone's backyard in the middle of the day. In a subdivision.
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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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06-14-2014, 11:25 PM
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Every day I look at my flowers. I planted a bunch of marigolds from seed this year and impatiens too. I just get lost looking at them and seeing how they thrive outside.
Then there's trees. I can't get enough of their greens and how they thrash in the wind if storms are coming. Trees just facinate me now. Bird songs. All kinds. I know a few of the songs, but not all of them. I really enjoy birds now/
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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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06-14-2014, 11:46 PM
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I watched this morning the crows feeding from atop the neighbor's fence; neighbors nearly hand feed those wacky birds their breakfast leftovers.
Other than a flock of crows that live up here, I see seagulls and a very few other small birds. Occasionally I can see a hummingbird take a rest on the high telephone wire. Only in recent days have I heard a tiny bit of birdsong from smaller birds which I cannot identify. In the distance I see the ocean dark, and roiling-white, the high waves so thick and wide, it looks from this distance/ perspective more like the arctic to me! It was too cold for me to remain outdoors for long. I miss my sweet Bay walks, the pelicans, the shorebirds, the dolphins ... being warm!
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_____________________________ . 50s Babyboomer; 2008 high-impact rear-ended/totalled-MVC, closed-head injury->pcs ... "Still dealing with it." 1993, Fell on black ice; first closed-head injury; life-altering. // 2014 Now dealing with Peripheral Neuropathy, tremors, shakiness, vestibular disorder, akithesia, anhedonia, yada yada, likely thanks to rx meds // 2014: uprooted to the cold wet gray NW coast, trying to find a way back home ... where it's blue sky and warm! . __________________________________________________ _________ Each and every day I am better and better. I affirm and give thanks that it is so. // 2014-This was still true for me last year, I truly felt this a year ago. Unfortunately it holds no meaning for me now. Odd, it was the Theta mantra for years. Change change change. |
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06-15-2014, 09:43 AM
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I never use to noticed the different bird calls until my life was forced to slow down. Now, on my walks, I identify the different types of birds before I usually see them. It's fascinating how much nature has a calming effect on our lives and for years I rarely took notice. We often forget how illness can enrich us in other ways.
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06-15-2014, 11:51 PM
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Being out in nature always relaxes me, I just sit with my dog and look at the mountains, when there's a slight breeze, sunshine, oh I love it!
Even watching the squirrels play, seeing all the different kinds of birds... |
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06-25-2014, 02:41 PM
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I have been with a kidney infection & kidney stone. So I'm back after 2 weeks of antibiotics that would knock me out.
I have my normal finches and robins everyday. New sightings have been 2 cardinals male & female flocking together, a big really bright blue jay, and a hummingbird! I looked up all spiritual meanings of the sightings and it gives me inspiration, faith, and hope. My parents had seen how I love nature esp birds, they took me to a flea market and bought me 2 parakeets male & female. I love them so much even though we are still working on their trust and emotional in me. They are getting better everyday! They love reggae music! I also love to see my flowers grow that we planted spring of 2013. The various plants and flowers for each season. I remember one thing when I was in my first year of TBI how the birds chirping would hurt my ears and annoy me....now I can tolerate much better. I guess because I consider myself the saying "fragile bird". That's me! I am similar to them emotionally, cannot eat foods w/pesticides etc. My doggy is getting old he does not even bother my parakeets. I really love all the wonderful elements of nature. I would rather do things with nature than computer, tv, phones etc.
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What Happened: In 2011 I was in a MVA . Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems. Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation. ~*~Learn to treasure yourself and your Divinity. Be willing to accept yourself completely. Be yourself, be graceful, be kind, be wild, be weird ... be true to yourself~*~ |
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