New here possible TBI?

[Bobby2jax]

Hello I came across the brain rehabilitation after watching a TEDX video last night where the US Dr scanned patients brains, and after watching it I'm beginning to think I maybe affected by some type of brain injury from boxing.

When my girlfriend was pregnant I took up boxing to get out of the house as we were staying a lot at her Mums and I remember one time after sparring had very very severe headaches so severe that I could not raise my head from the pillow, so I stayed in bed.

This frightened me so I stopped boxing, I seemed ok though, however I seemed to develop impulsive behaviours as in saying very inappropriate things which knock my confidence and causes social anxiety I no longer like socialising I also spend lots of time gambling.buy lots of things and don't use them

I spend all my days off stuck in the house and rarely venture out,

I never remember being like this previously,

Not sure what to do the DR's in the UK seem to fob people off I don't go the Dr's for anything would they take me seriously . What do I do

[Bobby2jax]

Sorry i forgot to say I was boxing 21 years ago

[Bobby2jax]

Not after anything other than being looked at maybe offered some help, acivities or brain training that could help, I fear being sacked at work due to some of the remarks I make

[Wittycjt in reply to Bobby2jax]

You may be correct. Make appt to see your doctor and explain to him what happened.

Don’t forget even some football players have experienced this. Have you seen the movie “ concussion” starring Will Smith, if I remember correctly this movie looked into this.

It might be on you tube. Good luck, Cindy

[cat3]

Bobby, ask your GP for a referral to a neurologist. It might be helpful to get some professional back-up from headway ; the helpline number is 0808 800 2244.

Cat x

[Wittycjt]

“CTE” chronic traumatic encephalopathy- nfl player- Fred McNeil