First time post

[twice]

Hi everyone, I joined about a month ago and have been looking in every day, so it's about time I posted. First of all I would like to say that I wish I had found you a long time ago,

In 2016 I had a fall down some stairs and landed head first on to a radiator (the radiator is fine by the way) I fractured my skull in 2 places had a subarachnoid haemorrhage and bruising too my occipital lobe, I can associate with a lot of the posts I've seen so far , it took me over 2 years before I could accept my brain injury, and I'm still learning new things about myself daily, I am actually getting to like the new me' I did a fatigue management course at headway and it was invaluable to me, so to find this site and too be able to connect with people in a similar situation to me is great, in my experience it is only others that have suffered a brain injury that truly understand how life is now.

Take care all

[Froggiefrog]

Welcome to the arena. As I am sure you will have gathered through reading the posts, there is a wealth of differing experience and knowledge to tap into here, should you see fit to do so, both generally, in terms of brain injury and more specifically, in terms of your injury. I hope you find it useful.

K

[twice in reply to Froggiefrog]

Thank you,

it's another step in the right direction for me

On this incredible journey.

[cat3]

Hi Twice and welcome. My SAH was 8 years ago (spontaneous frontal lobe) and I still have good & bad days ...……... but ever grateful for the good and managing the bad ok.

I've learned that I'll never learn to pace myself when the weather's good and the garden's calling, despite the inevitable price to pay !

Good to meet you ; see you again soon I hope.... Cat x

[twice in reply to cat3]

Hi Cat3,

Thank you

Yes I so understand that.

Even though I learned to prioritize plan and pace myself all the time, I am also so guilty of over doing things especially when it comes to my garden, it's the one place where I feel totally free and at peace, it seems so therapeutic for me to be there pottering about doing things and listening to the birdsong, I know I will be paying for it for 2-3 days after but at the time my brain seems to override all this .

Take care and happy gardening.

[twice in reply to twice]

Sorry for not saying this, but the reason I use the name twice is because my short term memory is not great and I have to check everything thing I do twice

[cat3 in reply to twice]

I get it ! 😃x

[Cornishboxer2 in reply to twice]

Welcome. Pretty new here myself but finding it most helpful to read and share people’s individual experience. I work as a gardener so oddly find myself lucky weathering out the post concussion syndrome symptoms whilst trying to keep hold of my job. Bizzarely I am able to keep working despite the lockdown as I’m able to socially distance well in a big garden. And yes most of the time it is therapeutic and good for the soul too! Wishing you well in your recovery.

[twice in reply to Cornishboxer2]

Hi,

Thank you

I am slightly envious that you have a job that you really enjoy and can do in the current situation,

Yes gardening is really good for the soul and helps so much to be outside.

Take care

[Cornishboxer2 in reply to twice]

It’s still very challenging at times in my current condition though being able to get to do work does feel good. Take care and stay safe.

[cat3 in reply to twice]

You too m'love…. x

[FridayS]

Hello Twice. I loved reading your post, especially the bit about getting to like the new you 😊 I didn’t find this forum for nearly 5 years and really regret not finding it sooner.

But here we are and all the better for it. Keep on keeping on and enjoying the sunshine ☀️

With my very best wishes

F x

[twice in reply to FridayS]

Hello fridayS

Thank you for your kind words.

Take care.

[tillymint16]

Welcome twice

You’ll find this site a great comfort, the folk helpful and sympathetic🙏Hope you enjoy your garden in these strange times and it’s a great help to you🤟🏻

Ax

[twice in reply to tillymint16]

Hi tillymint16

Thank you for such a great welcome

Take care

[FlowerPower62]

I come on every day. Hope you get as much out of it as I have. Wishing you all the very best. Xx

[twice in reply to FlowerPower62]

Hi, thank you for the great welcome its very kind of you,

It seems like I have finally found the best place to be

Take care

[leila65]

Welcome Twice

Lovely to share this space with you.. My son had TBI 8months ago.. And this group has helped me enormously.. Loads of great advice and supportive lovely people... Great place to share and receive support iv found.. Hope it helps you

[twice in reply to leila65]

Hi,

Thank you for the welcome, best wishes for your son

Take care

[HungryHufflepuff]

Welcome 😊 I too only recently found this group. I'd never heard of it and struggled through years without knowing about it. 🌈

[twice in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Hi

It's a incredible feeling to have found this group, I have learnt so much already and so amazed by the lovely welcomes from you all, the best advice is from people with lived experience I think .

Take care

[Pairofboots]

Welcome fellow nutter, the best club no one would want to join.

[twice in reply to Pairofboots]

Hi pairofboots,

Yes I must admit I am a nutter , but hopefully a funny one at times,

Great description of what seems a great place to be.

Thank you

Take care

[sashaming1]

Thanka for posting. I also had a brain injury from a fall in 2016.

[twice in reply to sashaming1]

Hi

Thank you

I hope you are improving since your brain injury,

Stay strong and keep trying.

Take care.