my first day attending headway

[bikerlifestyle]

well i have to say i am mentally exhausted, but a good positive constructive day.

back again tomorrow and 2 days every week

[SAMBS]

Hey Biker that sounds really good news for you - not that you are exhausted of course ! When I was over in UK from france for recuperation I also visited headwayessex and spoke to a really nice lady who will give me telephone support here when I call her . I think HEADWAY is just such an amazing organisation. So, Many good wishes for the future are winging their way across the ether for you.

[bikerlifestyle in reply to SAMBS]

thank you very much, Headway are amazing, and i have received more actual real help and guidance in the 2 days being there, than the whole of the time i have seen my current consultant (which is about 7 years with this consultant)

[SAMBS in reply to bikerlifestyle]

oh well done you Biker - I know what you mean about your consultant - my own doctor offered me a visit to a psychiatrist or tranquilizers - which is what decided me to go over to UK as soon doctor cleared me to fly. I wish we had Headway or similar organisation here as well Kirk5W7 - they don't even acknowledge the term and/or effects of TBI because its almost not a problem to them here, I discovered from the Anaesthetist i saw today - because I have my 1st check-up after 6 months now, next week, a brain scan done under a light anesthetic to check the stent they put in is ok . So the French Health system ain't quite all its cracked up to be - yet again thank heavens for Headway and at least we all have each other here on the Forum for mutual support. We are all suffering from pretty much same effects I think , but also thank goodness for internet and spell check lol Look forward to your next reports next week Biker - we are all rooting for you and in the meantime all carrying on as best we can. You show there is light at the end of the tunnel and hope for us all.

[Kirk5w7]

Hi Biker, fantastic, glad you've had such a good day I miss contact with others, my last job was demonstrating at Costco, if you've ever been you'll know the routine, but my days were constant interaction with the customers, and now it's just me, I wish there was a Headway I could get to easily, maybe it'll happen soon, enjoy the days xxx Janet

[bikerlifestyle in reply to Kirk5w7]

the interaction has been fantastic i missed that sooo much

i hope you manage to get a headway group by you soon

[cat3]

Your social life is becoming quite hectic since your op. No wonder you're worn out. And Headway again today..........then photo club tomorrow ? Well done, biker, for making these things happen 'cause they don't just happen by themselves do they? x

[bikerlifestyle in reply to cat3]

to right it has, in the last two weeks i have been to gaydon heritage centre, coventry transport museum, stratford armouries, was in peterborough for a hot rod/biker show last weekend

headway tuesday wed/ then photo club tonight, at least no one can say i don't practice what i preach lol

you are right cat, these things are actually difficult for me to plan around my health, but i truly believe that you have to keep pushing against your comfort zone or you may as well just sit there and moan why me, because no one is going to do this for us. and what sort of dad would i be to my daughters if i let them see my disability has beaten me.

hell know, i am growing old disgracefully lol

[bikerlifestyle]

just back from photo club, but didn't want to go as i was tired, but glad i pushed myself

2nd day at headway today

and in case anyone wonders what happens at headway well there are different things and you can choose, i am doing emotional thing group on wed morning (cant remember the name but its similar to what we do here share and support thing) then afternoon, wee you know what i cant remember lol (well i have only been once, i will let you know next week)

today was brain injury awareness in am and pm i was doing education (you can get help with english maths etc...)

but there are lots of options you can choose such as drama art etc...

ok i remember know, i did creative writing yesterday afternoon (it takes a while but i get there) its not just writing it explores creativity and encourages you to use your imagination,

well anyway i am tired, and need my sleep today has exhausted me totally

goodnight all

[TwoCakes in reply to bikerlifestyle]

It's just really nice to hear all of your news.