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UKABIF (United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Foundation) ran a competition in September asking people to send in films, no longer than five minutes describing the effects of a brain injury. For your 'entertainment', here's my entry...

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RogerCMerriman

Ha very good rather apt for today, which I've crashed and is foggy. Don't think I've seen this one? Or maybe I have since I often do forget.

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BaronC in reply to RogerCMerriman

You may have seen it on FB, I'm not sure :)

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Swissjojo

Hi Andy, I just found this site too, good to see you here! Jo

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BaronC in reply to Swissjojo

Hello! If it aint my little brain injury partner in crime :) How did you miss us, we've been here years :)

Andy

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Swissjojo

I only just joined!! Been searching around a bit more, especially as I couldn't sleep last night,: full moon tonight did for me. Glad to be here!!

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Elenor3

Hi Andy, I was sitting there watching and sagely nodding in recognition, but then you come in with the killer comedy blow and I couldn't stop laughing. Well done once again for telling it like it is, and good luck with your entry.

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BaronC in reply to Elenor3

Thank you! Glad you related to it.

A

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Kayann

"I look fine, therefore I am fine" and "meow". Now two of my favourite quotations. I have been reassured by the use and descriptions of 'fog' here. A major thing to me, a word the medical people don't even repeat back to me. A person very close to me said, 'You have seemed fine when I have seen you so you're better now.' It sent me spiralling into self-doubt, 'is it me? Am I fine?' Then answered, myself, 'No, I feel it, it is present, it is here, it is real.' Best of luck with your entry.

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BaronC in reply to Kayann

Thanks! Oh, it's certainly present, without doubt!

Andy

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cat3

Keep up the good work kid ; best of luck in the competition ! ;-) xx

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BaronC in reply to cat3

Thanks, duck :)

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Freckle1000

That was brilliant. I'm new to this site and I've never heard anybody explain 'The fog', the trauma of trying to get through the day - and speaking about a hard reality - the loss of friends, (and for me some relatives).

Thankyou. I don't feel as isolated with this as I did a few minutes ago.

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BaronC in reply to Freckle1000

Hi Freckle, so glad you 'enjoyed' it. I'm so pleased people are agreeing with what I say in the film! I must be doing something right

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angelite

My favourite quote by a bemused commentator from the Brazil Olympics during the swimming, 'The lights are on, the pool is green, I don't know WHAT'S going on !' It so often sums up my head : )

Best of luck with your entry Andy x

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BaronC in reply to angelite

Yeah, I like that!

'The lift doesn't quite reach the top floor', I particularly like too :)

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angelite in reply to BaronC

You just reminded me that the ancient lift at the old factory I used to clean at always stopped between floors - it had an 'inch down' button so you could gradually drop level with the floor. I'm still looking for my personal 'inch down' button ! : ))

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peaches2

Of all the days for me to watch this.....it's very, very foggy today and I'm struggling through it as usual! I feel like I've been drinking...I haven't; my eye sight is a nuisance but again as usual I could pass any eye test they gave me, (mega frustrating). I've no idea how to describe the way I am today but yes I'm trapped in a fog! Fantastic work Andy, good luck with your entry. Now for me to try to get through this fog and take a shower in the hope that it takes the fog away for a while! Clears the old eyes and head and allows me to enjoy at least some of today! xx

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BaronC in reply to peaches2

Thanks and good luck, Peachy. I hope the fog soon clears!

Andy x

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