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08-17-2014, 07:45 PM
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I can't take it anymore...
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2002 - hit my head on a washer door while doing laundry. Recovered in 24 hours (was 7 months pregnant at that time) 2005 (maybe 2006) - kitchen cabinet (it took me ~ 1 week to recover) 2009 - refrigerator shelf, recovered in 1 month summer, 2011 - metal rail, the life-changing concussion. Black out for ~10 minutes, spent ~2weeks in bed (wasn't able to even use a bathroom by myself). Made a complete recovery in 2 months. October, 2011 - washer door again. Recovered in 1 months. March, 2012 - kitchen cabinet again. Suicidal depression. Was diagnosed with OCD. Severe anxiety. Was completely recovered in 4 months, celexa is a magical pill. After that I managed to go almost 1.5 years without a concussion! Was at a completely symptom-free stage, started volunteering at my kids' school again. I was living a happy life. Then, August, 2013 - fell down the stairs, broke my ankle badly (my surgeon said that he literally has never seen anything that bad ever before and he's been practicing for more than 20 years). September, 2013 - my son was hugging me and we bumped into each other. Result - complete return of all of my symptoms., no improvement with time. Severe depression again. 7/7/2014 - hit my self on a metal shelf again while trying to clean. I'm not clumsy. It's just the floor hates me, the tables and chairs are bullies and the wall gets in the way. |
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08-17-2014, 07:59 PM
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Think positive. Tomorrow is a new day. Go get some sleep with positive thoughts in mind. When you wake up tomorrow, dont think of the negatives, think of all the positives that you still have.
Remember, it can always be worse. |
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08-17-2014, 08:23 PM
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Tomorrow will bring a better day.. it is a new start... try and relax and take it one day at a time... (sometimes when I say that I feel like we need a 12 step program!)
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The Start: MVA, t-boned, on 1-12-14 (my sons 5th birthday) and did not think anything of it.. my back hurt on site but everything else seemed ok. Lost about 10-12 hours from about 3 hours after the accident to the next day...Experienced terrible brain fog for over a month, plus intense headaches, nausea, dizziness, cognitive difficulties, disorientation, no short term memory, depression and just an overall hangover feeling daily. Current Situation: I'm about 7 months in and my local neurologist has waived her white flag and therefore I am headed to Dallas to be seen (I have family there). The headaches are still daily. I have nausea, dizziness as well. Drugs I have been on- Vicodin (off), Naproxen (off), proanolol (off), topamax (off), cataflam (off), Midrin (off), Flexeril (off) and now Namenda XR (off), Nortrptylin (off), Verapamil (off) Therapy- Osteopath, Vestibular and balance therapy, fuzion/soft tissue massage, acupuncture Drs- ER (no help), GP, Chiropractor, Neurologist and Osteopath |
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08-17-2014, 09:26 PM
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I understand....rest and tomorrow is another day as they say, maybe take a nice bath and watch a movie if you feel up to it tonight.
Whenever I feel like this I soak in the bathtub, no music, no noise, nothing. Big hugs coming your way 
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08-17-2014, 09:36 PM
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Thank you all!
Today is one of my darkest days, I guess. I was even thinking about ending it, but I can't betray my kids. They believe me and I promised I'd never leave them.  I have an appointment tomorrow with my doctor to adjust/ change my depression medication and also to talk about our coming vacation. We're going on a cruise on the 24th. And I don't feel any excitement . I'm excited for my family though. Tomorrow will be a better day I hope... Hug to you all  I pray for our recovery every day
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2002 - hit my head on a washer door while doing laundry. Recovered in 24 hours (was 7 months pregnant at that time) 2005 (maybe 2006) - kitchen cabinet (it took me ~ 1 week to recover) 2009 - refrigerator shelf, recovered in 1 month summer, 2011 - metal rail, the life-changing concussion. Black out for ~10 minutes, spent ~2weeks in bed (wasn't able to even use a bathroom by myself). Made a complete recovery in 2 months. October, 2011 - washer door again. Recovered in 1 months. March, 2012 - kitchen cabinet again. Suicidal depression. Was diagnosed with OCD. Severe anxiety. Was completely recovered in 4 months, celexa is a magical pill. After that I managed to go almost 1.5 years without a concussion! Was at a completely symptom-free stage, started volunteering at my kids' school again. I was living a happy life. Then, August, 2013 - fell down the stairs, broke my ankle badly (my surgeon said that he literally has never seen anything that bad ever before and he's been practicing for more than 20 years). September, 2013 - my son was hugging me and we bumped into each other. Result - complete return of all of my symptoms., no improvement with time. Severe depression again. 7/7/2014 - hit my self on a metal shelf again while trying to clean. I'm not clumsy. It's just the floor hates me, the tables and chairs are bullies and the wall gets in the way. |
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08-17-2014, 09:43 PM
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keep fighting marina and whoever reads this. I do not know your situation but i can tell you are starting to lose faith and you MUST not. I have family members and doctors who do not take me seriously telling me there is nothing neurologically wrong. Sometimes it helps to have someone whos got your back. Youre among friends here
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08-17-2014, 10:22 PM
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Marina, I'm really sorry you've been so down today.
I hope you get a decent night's sleep and feel a lot better tomorrow.
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08-17-2014, 11:06 PM
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08-18-2014, 01:25 AM
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Dark day as well. I am tired and frustrated. I have run out of options to blow off my steam. no plans. no one really gives a d#$@$ in my fam. I feel very alone...
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08-18-2014, 01:58 AM
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Will, I'm sorry you've had such a bad day as well.
I hope you're feeling stronger tomorrow. Hang on there. I hope you can get a good sleep. |
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