Need some support

[Jlo1974]

Hi guys I am new to this bout could really do with some advice I have had a brain injury to a male neighbour assaulting me 7years ago and I'm finding life a bit hard was in hospital last week having my 57 lumbar puncture and now in total agony with a wonky leg as neurologist hit me on a few nerves I'm starting to become reclusive I have beign interracial hypertension ( fluid and pressure on the brain )

[deborah27]

Hi, really great to see you here. It takes so much effort to face the world, to smile as if there is nothing wrong and to try to do all the things that at one time were no problem. That is why we need each other, people who understand and no explanations are necessary. The everyday problems never mind all the added worry, there is pain and for many hospital appointments and procedures! Hiding away is not good, it doesn't make the problems go away, it makes them worse. Too much life left to live, too many good friends to be around, too much future to hide away. Keep getting out there, keep being the amazing woman you are. Xx

[cat3]

Hello Jlo and welcome. That's a lot of lumbar punctures m'dear ; what other treatment are you having at present and how are you managing the pain ? Cat x

[WinB]

Hi Jlo, I remember nothing in a way that is good as my poor family bore the brunt of it when I had my TBI/SAH. I also was kicked in the head approx. 5 years before. Got me wondering now lol. I still have trouble walking 350 yards then back aches. But they said I'd never walk, had my Bleed in 2009 Feeling a lot better, remember zilch until I had a shunt put in. Every day that passes you will get better but it is a long haul. So keep at it and look forward never back. We are here for the long haul Good luck !! Shunt was for bad hydrocephalus which kept me sleeping.

[Jukieh]

It must be terrible I was assaulted and its left me in a vegagative state x

[boxergirl777]

Welcome aboard Jlo, you are among friends....

Sorry to hear you having such shitty time.....

57 is heck of a lot!! ?? my god that's hardcore!!!

your amazing being able to continue having them.

Folks here are all behind you.....we've all got our own horror stories and it can help when you know there are others facing same problems and the depression that comes with dealing with it all.

Don't isolate yourself, reach out if you have family ... or friends....tell them what your

feeling ...when someone hasn't had bi it can be difficult for them to really get just how soul destroying Bi is...and the problems that continue from it..

If things get really overwhelming and no one there for you try talking to Samaritans, you can speak freely, they don't know you and you don't have to be suicidal, just listen and it can give you an outlet from the build up of emotional pressure...

Good luck my friend....stay focused , you are clearly strong.

Sending you a big bear hug of support and gallons of future hope ...I promise you it will get easier x