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[Pat-rick1]

Hi all just looking for advise and help

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Hi Patrick, welcome. You need to tell us a little about yourself for anyone to be able to give you advice and help.

When you are ready, let us know how we can help you. Everyone on here is very friendly and caring and will do anything they can to helpl

Take care.

Jan

[paxo05]

Hi Patrick .

Ask away...Someone on here will be able to help I am sure.

Pax

[moo196]

Hi, and welcome ( though none of us really want to be here )

How can we help ?

[cat3]

Hello Pat and welcome. When you're ready to tell us your personal story we'll be here, to listen and help in whatever ways we can. Look forward to seeing you soon. Cat x

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Hi Patrick welcome to the forum we all help each other on here so if there's anything you need help or support with there's always someone willing. I hope your ok

Angie

[Pat-rick1]

Good morning ,

Thanks for all the kind words , I was in a bad place yesterday in my head, hence why I was looking for advise and help , thank you all again .

Today is a new day on and upwards as they say . Thanks again

[Pat-rick1]

Struggling to tell my story a small bit but here it goes .

I had a head injury last year and spent a few months in hospital and all that .

First thing I wanted to do was put this experience behind me , so after a few months got a new job .

Great im back working and getting fit at last it's behind me ,my brain injury .. I beat it I'm normal again . I couldn't understand why I was tired all the time but keep going I didn't want to complain,I just put it down to being off work for so long .

Anyway I got sacked . Iv never been sacked in my life , I didn't really care at the time because I was working and new I'd get another job easily , I put the tiredness down to traveling .

Second job I got was nearer me and less demanding , but omg did I struggled the tiredness was unbelievable . I left that job the tiredness was to much .

I'm 45 never been sacked and never walked out on a job. Done both in a few months .

Now I feel like what's next ? Because there will be something else I feel it but don't no what it is .

My whole life is up side down right now and I'm struggling .

That's a little about me .

[cat3 in reply to Pat-rick1]

Hi Pat, sorry for 'nit-picking' but what were your brain injuries, and did you have surgery. I ask because I'm wondering whether you should have gone back to work so soon, or at all ? x

[Pat-rick1 in reply to cat3]

Hi cat3 ,

My diagnoses at discharge was

Traumatic brain injury : i didn't have surgery. I now know I should not have gone back to work , it's just annoying feeling how I do .

X

[cat3 in reply to Pat-rick1]

Have you thought of phoning the Headway helpline Pat ? They can offer you advice on health issues, and in finding employment you can cope with. The tel.no. is 0808 800 2244 (office hours & free call).

You might also like to try the link below to help you with the work issue :-

remploy.co.uk/

And remember we're always here to talk ! Cat x

[randomphantoms in reply to Pat-rick1]

Hi Patrick and welcome.

I think we all will have ideas on coping with our ever present companion fatigue.

Have you spoken to Headway yet?

Remploy may also have someone who could help you find a way forward.

Love n hugs

Xoxo

[jodr]

Hello and welcome to this wonderful forum where everyone can understand even just a little bit of what you're going through.

My husband suffered a brain injury last year and it's turned our lives and our children's lives upside down. Hubby isn't back arty work yet and I'm worried to say the least about when he does. . Fatigue is a major issue as well and accepting new limitations is a bitter but essential pill to swallow.

Everyone here is lovely and always here to listen welcome aboard xx

[Elenor3]

Hi and welcome, I'm pleased to hear about your getting back to work despite the other issues. You at lesst gave it a try so well done. You sound like me. I was determined to get back to work to my job that I love but it's been one long struggle with numerous big errors on my part and not the greatest of understanding from some colleagues while others have been fantastic. It's very demoralising and confusing if not frightening to find yourself wondering 'what the heck am I even doing? In a job you were previously good at. I'm sorry to hear that you lost your job. That's really tough on you when you've been brave enough to go back. Well perhaps it's time for a change of direction ? It's hard to let go of what you know isn't it? You probably think you'd rather be doing somethng you're confident with? But when trying to manage the side effects of brain injury - it's not that simple. I echo what's already been said. Go to Remploy and ring Headway, but first take a trip to your GP and maybe think about applying for PIP while you get a bit more well? You're allied to revieve PIP even if you are working, so it might just help take the pressure off a bit while you recover a bit more? You shouldn't have to struggle on like this with no support so call Headway and see what they suggest. Wishing you a better day tomorrow x