The documentary

[Candace8]

Just watched my beautiful broken brain and my god amazing. Wow. Was quite hard to watch as I felt everything she did but it's certainly a thing for people who know someone after a brain injury

[Lazuli]

As a carer/mum, I found this so difficult to watch. I thought it would really upset my daughter and regretted the decision to watch it with her for the first time. Fortunately due to her memory problems the show's impact wasn't as long lasting on her as it was on me. 

[Candace8 in reply to Lazuli]

I know. Someone on here suggested it. I found it so upsetting but it does show how we feel so it's good to watch , however as a mum myself I can imagine how upsetting it would be x

[steve55]

candy8candy as a person with a bi i thought it was rubbish. if you want to watch something that really hits the mark, watch a film starring david tennant and sian ( help someone ) but that really brings it home 

[Candace8]

Oooooooooo no, I really struggled with this one I don't want to watch a better one. However I bet I do now argh, your fault if it upsets me lol  xx

[steve55 in reply to Candace8]

candy8candy i under stand how you and lazuli feel.

    the film is called " recovery " and has been well researched by tennant.

       worth a watch

                         steve

[Elenor3]

I'm not sure if I'm brave enough to watch it yet. Is it on T.V. Or Internet ? Has anyone seen the Edwin Collins film? Have a good weekend everyone x

[Candace8 in reply to Elenor3]

I got it on Netflix but I have no idea what else it's on x

[cat3 in reply to Elenor3]

I've just watched various interviews with Edwyn Collins on Channel 4 news site, and a preview of the film.  I'm going to get a free trial of iTunes and see if I can watch it online.  Thanks for the reminder Elenor ; I always liked his music.  xx

[cat3]

It was an interesting documentary ; I saw it about a year ago.  And as a drama, I found the David Tennant one incredibly authentic, and the acting was faultless.

I recently read 'Where is the Mango Princess' by Cathy Crimmins which is a compelling account of a family's experiences after the husband suffers a serious brain injury.  I found it difficult to put down as Mrs Crimmins is a natural storyteller and manages to convey the raw emotions, but also occasional dark humour.

[Candace8 in reply to cat3]

Oh the mango princess I tried to buy that but I just couldn't afford it x

[Elenor3 in reply to Candace8]

Have you tried your local library? Library membership is free & if they're able to order a book for you that isn't in theyr stock - they usually will. They can sometimes get books on loan from other libraries for you & they'll let you know when it's arrived. Might be worth a try? x

[steve55 in reply to cat3]

the one thing i cant do anymore cat.....read, so i buy dvds of subjects that interest me.

[Candace8 in reply to steve55]

Can't find recovery on Netflix and I was being brave

[angelite in reply to Candace8]

youtube.com/playlist?list=P...

It's in 10 parts, Candy - enjoy x

[Candace8 in reply to angelite]

Thanks x

[Candace8 in reply to angelite]

Oh that's horrid but only cause it was me / us but I watched it all, was hard though. Thanks for the link xx

[cat3 in reply to steve55]

I'd stopped reading altogether after the BI because my eyesight was so badly affected and, though my distance vision is corrected, reading books or newspapers is too difficult.

But an Amazon Kindle has changed my life (not an overstatement) because I can choose any title from the extensive library online, pay, and receive it digitally within seconds. 

Most importantly, it's backlighted and has the option for zooming to the required size text, so reading has become a pleasure again.

But if yours is a cognitive issue Steve, then dvds are a great alternative.

[steve55 in reply to cat3]

unfortunately cat it is . my neuro psychiatrist has diagnosed me as being on the adhd spectrum amoungst other things, so if i walk away from a dvd i can just rewind a little so i know whats been happening instead of having to start at the beginning of a book, even though i usually only got a page or 2 before going onto something else

[Candace8 in reply to steve55]

My daughter has Adhd x

[Elenor3 in reply to steve55]

Some libraries have on line catalogues where you can (for free) download 'talkng books'  - so no need to read - just listen. Lots of libraries allow you to register on line as well so for free membership you don't even have to leave the house . I've been using some 'spoken word' versions of books lately, but used to borrow CD versions of books for travelling long distance in places where there was no radio reception x

[cat3 in reply to Elenor3]

Yes Elenor, audio is an option when I'm buying a Kindle book, but I haven't yet recovered from the joy of reading again (hadn't read a book for 4 years) but I might just take the option of listening next time & enjoy the luxury !  xx