Brain injury survivor

[Goldhanger72]

Why do I still suffer 10 years after my TBI?

[VW_man]

Hey Goldhanger72.

I've had my TBI since 1988. Since my injury/accident I've gone back to University and attained my University Degree. I also have aquirred my Professional 1A drivers. In my mind I have shown that I am able to "Think" and can also control my body to operate a large semi. I honestly prefer to drive "trains" or a combination of trailers. I like the challenge of backing up two trailers, together.

I still suffer with my Headinjury 29 years after the fact. There's not a day that goes by that I really wish the accident never happened. The fact is that it did. There is nothing that I can do about it. It happened, so move on. I'm having trouble getting jobs that last very long. I'm finding that I cannot handle any pressure and if I have to meet a time schedule, I'm screwed. I like to go at my own pace. I do my job at my own pace. I'm going to bring my truck home (to the yard) after every shift. I'm a careful operator. I do not see the need of damaging the truck that I make my money with just to save a few dollars. I have experience and knowledge. Some call that being arrogant, but I'm not in the least. Drivers have to have confidence in their abilities as drivers. If they don't, they're someone that drives. There is a difference. Professionals know this.

[Goldhanger72 in reply to VW_man]

I used to be a site foreman but nowadays (since injury) I haven't got the ability to do such a stressful job, my memory fails me also my reactions to the stress isn't what it should be. But I can work.

[nonapincer in reply to VW_man]

see below from Nona Pincer.

[bexx87]

I still suffer 17 years on but am able to hold down a full time job, went to college for 10 years, got a driving license and car and run and manage my own flat / finances

[Mufc]

I had my tbi in 1998 . Still suffer but there has been some improvement.

[nonapincer]

Nona Pincer--I'm new here and can relate to a very long recovery- TBI and ADHD. Frontal lobe injury with short attention span, trouble concentrating, moving all the time, and impulsive and until recently--emotional dyscontrol or whatever they call it. I had my TBI when I got hit by a truck, without a helmet on, in 1979.

I got --10 yrs. later, very good treatment, which for 10 yrs. had been thrown in pure psychiatric therapy and these were my friends. I got very well-educated, first, then sent to

good art school. All kinds of moving around, w/ massive disorganization. Quit drinking,

etc. and years later found 2 good doctors, one of which gave me a combination of Vyvanse, Strattera, and Wellbutrin. so, my friend Goldhanger, without knowing your symptoms,

10 years hurts, but I have made inching towards some kind of recovery, and mental health.

If you look back, it is a downer, but I surprise myself w/small successes and got a volunteer position this past month. I was terminated, after 12 yrs, of work, w/out company insurance or unemployment. So, 10 years has to be what it is.....It is a slow, expanding recovery. I'm

not there, yet, but thanks for listening and I hope I helped an ounce of courageousness. and I'll keep fighting for, all of us! and shore us up to the reality of the situation or condition.

Distractions are very important!!!!!!