feeling down

[Alangsxr750]

hello everyone i was in an accident on my motor bike in April 2017 and I had a T.B.I which has made me feel so bad at the moment because I have problems with my memory and I can't seem to do anything right because my head is not working properly. I was on my motor bike and I had an accident that has left me with a brain injury. Please keep reading this message i feel like everyone is against me my life is so hard it is not easy to absolutely anything.

I feel as though everyone is against me this life is so hard I'm thinking of finishing my life! but I won't i will just side step and get away which I know it's going to get better

Does anyone have any advice that can help

Please be in touch with me. Im hoping to hear something from anyone who has had the same as me. I will thank you now for any info you will give me back.

[cat3]

OK Alan, you're suffering with classic after- effects of brain injury which, it seems, have left you clinically depressed. You need to access some professional help. This won't improve with side-stepping so you'll need to find the wherewithal to make some calls and ask for that help.

Firstly, phone the Headway helpline on 0808 800 2244 (free call/office hours) where someone will offer support and advice for helping you out of your present depression.

Secondly, make an appointment with your GP and ask for medication to lift your mood. An antidepressant can make the difference between feeling paralysed with sadness or starting to deal with the deficiencies and unhappiness your brain injury has left you with.

This is a psychological issue which needs a practical solution, but it has to come from you. Headway can help you with that, as can talking here on the forum. We're here every day to hear you (I'm usually around 'til about 1.30am ) so feel free to talk openly in the knowledge that this is a safe place...…….with no judgement.

Look forward to hearing from you Alan...………. Cat x

[Alangsxr750 in reply to cat3]

thank you cat 3 I am feeling bad at the moment but I will keep going and I will see what tommorow does to me but I say thank you x

[cat3 in reply to Alangsxr750]

OK Alan. But I might have to start badgering you if I sense any side stepping. This is a dreadful illness, isolating and tormenting, but your thoughts can be radically altered to the point where obstacles become a challenge instead of an impossibility.

I'll message you in a couple of days. Meanwhile, I hope you'll contemplate the possibility of some peace of mind, maybe even happiness……………... it's achievable m'love once you decide to take the leap towards help. xx

[cat3 in reply to cat3]

How are things Alan ? I'm checking before being admitted to hospital tomorrow. Talk soon I hope. xx

[cat3 in reply to cat3]

In hospital for a few days, haven't forgotten you Alan. xx

[DTBI]

I suffered my TBI in France 4yrs ago. I’d encourage you to try and avoid being negative, I believe some tablets can help you be more stable.

[Alangsxr750 in reply to DTBI]

thank you for telling me it is good to know I say again thank you.

[Pat-rick1]

Please take cats advice she is one of the people that talks since .

[Alangsxr750 in reply to Pat-rick1]

I have been in touch with her i have you to thank so here goes I thank you

I am getting better every day thank you

[steve55]

goodday my friend. i think you should phone your surgery and ask for appointment, tell them exactly how you feel.

remember we know what its like and we are always here for you.

steve

[Alangsxr750 in reply to steve55]

thank you it's good to know you are there i say it now thank you I am sorry if it has disturbed you I hope you are well thank you for the reply it means a lot to me so I say again thank you.

[Lynnepitt]

I had a car accident in April 2017 and completely understand where you are coming from. I've found the sessions with the psychologist at the Acquired Brain Injury Unit have been a God send even. I'd strongly suggest asking your GP to refer you as you'll get speaking to someone who has seen the repercussions of what can happen after an rta/brain injury and really want to help. Even though I've still a way to go it's good to speak to someone who understands and is there with expert advice and strategies to help. One thing not to do is to keep it to yourself as it's feels like a constant uphill battle dealing with everything. The people on this site are also excellent as everyone understands the struggles you are going through.