Time flies....

[sammm2k]

I met with neurologist today. It's been 2 years since my rupture & I can't believe how fast time has gone. I didn't think he would remember me, but the fact I had so many complications, a secondary bleed, vasospasms, hydrocephalus, meningitis & I'm here to tell tale. Not feeling like the old me & with the new me talking to much & without filters I asked him if I could take selfie with him, he replied he would rather not, then I insisted he must, so not looking that happy, & his 2 students laughing, I got a picture. That's one for the memory box. I I'm so brave these days lol. All looks good though, another MRI in couple months then thats it, if all is well. The new me, 2 years healing, I lack concentration, short term memory..pooh, talk to much, easily distracted but hey, I like the new meeee

[cat3]

Great upbeat post Sam ; sounds like you gave that poor neurologist the run-around, but no doubt he's used to people with zero filters !

Keep on with that positive attitude ...............it adds sparkle to your demeanour, in spite of your BI issues........... 😏 x

[sammm2k in reply to cat3]

Hi cat, what can I say other than I'm resting up now today as fatigue has kicked in, that's one downside of BI for me. Pacing myself & Rest before you do anything & day after....but all good.

[cat3 in reply to sammm2k]

Too much excitement for one day ! I was the same yesterday ; saw my GP on Monday then did some shopping, so Tuesday had to be written off !

And it's pouring down with icy rain today so might be another write-off ! ...................

Take care Sam xx

[sealiphone]

Very occasionally I can have manic episodes when I go from my friendly but reserved self to a total extrovert, .this has calmed down over the last 5 years

If this happens at the supermarket check out people think I'm drunk and I only realise that somethings amiss when they begin to back away.

If I'm out around the towns pubs, I'm a funny extrovert. In fact the last time I made 20 new friends in one night, the problem then is when some of them meet my 'normal' self they're disappointed.

[Jaxs050783 in reply to sealiphone]

Hi all, talking too much, giving too much information (giving life story to people I don’t know) mania episodes all things which I go through occasionally. I stopped drinking as this added to my mania episodes.

I didn’t necessarily recognise it for a few years or I denied it not sure. I know I’ve said it before but being the same as u guys is comforting.

We r broken but it’s cool, we’re unique, different not the run of the mill. You could deam some of us as a little odd but We are still here and can still enjoy life maybe not to the same degree but still!

[sammm2k in reply to Jaxs050783]

A little odd?....That's exactly how I feel. People thinking I've had one to many....I don't drink, havent for years although alcohol is 3 times stronger with brain injury (so they say) I don't wish to find out, drunk is also how I feel when big F (fatigue) kicks in. I'm not about start worrying about what people think. Drunk? Odd? Extrovert? I won't loose sleep over it. I got a new life with a new me to live

[Jaxs050783 in reply to sammm2k]

Love it, not sure about alcohol strength + BI thingy though.

U can get over exaggerated anxiety the next day with BI.

Fatigue for sure. Recently went out with friends not drinking but stayed out till 6am. Haven’t stayed out till that time since BI. I literally thought my head was going to explode for the next week. My anxiety went through the roof stopped training and had little brain and physical energy. Not doing that again for a while!

Live everyday as your last , don’t hate or regret just love!

[Woo777]

I love reading all the posts on here , it's comforting that many of us are similar x

[sealiphone]

I can drink alcohol no problem, however I don't get any of the positive effects, in fact after drinking if feels like a sedative , I just fall over if I don't stop.

So I can save money and be more sociable.