Thank you for posting.

[telephonejunkie]

I had a fall in January 2022, but it took 2 weeks for me to realise that I was not functioning well. After an absence from work of 4weeks, I had a phased return to work which in hindsight was not fit for purpose. After contracting a bad case of covid in Autumn 2022, my symptoms( dizzyness, headache, mental fuzziness and not being able to remember time passing) were worse. I saw a neurologist in late February who was very supportive and informative. He prescribed amitriptyline, leaving me to increase my dosage in 4 to 6 weeks if the symptoms weren't being controlled. Two weeks ago I collected a new prescription, which I think was produced by a different generic company, I experienced a rush of all the old symptoms, extremely exhausted, photosensitive, memory lapses, nausea, and dizziness. I was off work for a week, which with the bank holiday was 10 days. Reading about your journey, helps me know that it will get better, but it is a slow process. I will search for the PDF you spoke about as I think that will help me negotiate the adjustments I will nee at work.

[Natachoc]

hi, I can send you the PDF name when I get up. I see you are in the UK, I came across an organization in the UK that help people with brain injuries, I’ll try to find it. The process is definitely frustrating and can be a roller coaster of emotions. Beginning to accept that it can take longer and that your life will likely have a new normal than your normal before has been helpful for me to cope. I have also learned that you have to be your own advocate and look for resources to help you get better on your own. I found a physiotherapist 2 weeks ago that is experienced with brain injuries and we tried acupuncture to target tbe headaches and I think that might show to be helpful. My previous physiotherapist didn’t have experience with brain injuries and I felt jusdged as if I was making things up and he didn’t really know how to help me. I am really hopeful with this new one. She even asked to read my medical file so she could get a better idea of how to help me. Even though having a brain injury has changed my life instantly, there have also been good things, like I have learned a lot about myself, I know I don’t want to have a stressful work like and it has given me perspective as to what I want to do professionally and personally going forward. Hang in there!