What’s your outlook on life since your bi

[Dynamite36]

When it happened I just thought it’s what hand I’ve been dealt get on with it fight and never give in,made me think I’ve been given a second chance and to do everything possible to be successful,you only get one life and to achieve as much as I can and to appreciate life and hopefully see more of the world as possible and to give love and receive love and make people smile ,you only get one life make the most of it everyone even in difficult situations

[spider555]

It does change your outlook. How that life is short. Plus it's really hard work.

[keeley24]

This is probably what has changed most for me. After having BI I just wanted to get back to normal which did come far quicker than most people. The year after I lost my nan leaving me with only my mum in my day to day life. I have gone through wondering why I survived and even as far as wondering if it would have been easier for everyone if I hadn’t, not suicidal tho. Also dreading the day I lose my mum (thankfully not happened yet) as I only had her in my life would I be able to cope? I have recently joined a BI group which has really changed my life. I am now joining in fitness exercises and activities with them. The man who runs group who never gives anyone one to one time as he’s so busy has offered to do some running and exercises with me so we are just arranging to start that. Got a 5km run/walk next month, February walking Humber bridge in support of a woman who has only recently started walking again. Doing a total warrior assault course in June and in July a challenge I’ve set myself walking the 3 Yorkshire peaks. Anyone in the group can join in any challenge they feel they can do but me and woman who runs group are the only women doing that. There’s a few men joining as well including the man who set group up who’s helping me with fitness. Also could be going abroard for some cycling. Woman who runs group told me today they wanted to take people to Ibiza for some cycling but no one wanted to go. I’ve told her if they want to go anytime again I would definitely go.

[DTBI]

My outlook on my life is nothing but positive after my TBI. I’ve walked Pennine Way, cycled from Land’s End to John o’ Groats, written a book “D.T.B.I. who am I” used author name Graham Porter, and this October, I’ve started my new business. Aside from this, I’ve not had a seizure for over a year so I’ve just been able to re-apply for my driving licence!! Life couldn’t be any better....it’s mind over matter.

[Dynamite36 in reply to DTBI]

It sounds like you’ve achieved a lot,you should be very proud of yourself

[DTBI in reply to Dynamite36]

Thank you, albeit I never will be proud of myself, not my cup of tea😆

[Dynamite36 in reply to DTBI]

I’m the same I’m always striving for more and people say to me I should be proud of what I’ve achieved but it’s never enough for me

[lcd8]

Thanks Dynamite. I try to be as positive as possible too. Having sustained my BI at 14 I have always been very aware of my own mortality. It has possibly made me a little more wary of danger although I was never a risk-taker anyway. I really too think that positivity helps BI sufferers so try to see my glass as half-full. This is who I am and no amount of wishful thinking is going to change it. But I am very grateful for what I have. Things can always be worse.