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08-26-2014, 10:02 AM | #1 | ||
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I haven't seen this mentioned around here.
I Just got an opportunity to do a project that would be very satisfying to complete. I have an extra half of a bedroom to use, and lots of tech gizmos to communicate with mysupport geeks. And since it's home, I can hit the bed anytime I need to - and I don't really fall all that often here at home - big problem elsewhere. I did a lot of work from home previously to my brain injuries and it always worked well. Any thoughts about what might turn out to be problems now that things are different? My issues these days: aphasia Vertigo and instability tired and weak sudden onset of brainfog still getting over side effects from my most recent set of depression meds. |
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08-26-2014, 10:37 AM | #2 | |||
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For me working from home was beneficial in several ways.
It got me back to using my brain for mental tasks that I had performed easily prior to my injury. Talking to co-workers on the phone helped reestablish social and communication skills. A NPA before I left the hospital cited deficits in executive functioning, abstract reasoning and problem solving. I fully believe the return to working part time from home on some familiar tasks helped reestablish the neural pathways, as I saw improvement in the deficit areas noted in the NPA. I continued with outpatient speech and occupational therapy during this time and the therapists noted improvement as well. Some things that worked for me: Be careful not to over do it at first, rest as needed. Use tools such as a planner to keep track of time, it's easy to get caught in the moment and forget to take rest breaks. Use checklists to keep track of the work and non-work related stuff so that you don't overdo, and stay on task. If you live with someone have them give you feedback if they notice any mood changes of other signs you may be overdoing it. Best to you.
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition. Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life. |
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08-26-2014, 01:24 PM | #3 | ||
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go for it. it's not like they can put you in jail if it ends up you cant do it.
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