Tractom

[Tractom]

I had a motorcycle accident in 2010 that nearly killed me and left me with a head inury that still haunts me. I eventually got back to work and back to driving in 2011 but now I have retired I feel lost and wanted something to be proud of. I came up with the idea of learning to fly a gyrocopter as I had been a licenced helicopter engineer whilst at work. I am finding the multi tasking a big issue and am attending a neuro psychologist to see if she can reduce my anxiety so I can focus on flying. Whether this is possible or not remains to be seen. If anyone out there has had similar issues and managed to get their pilots license I would like to speak with them.

[skydivesurvivor]

I tried to get back into being a parachute instructor many years back following my injury. Faced up to my limitations after packing someone a malfunction!!! Hardest thing is to accept y limitations. Lost my driving licence as am visually impaired as a result of my tbi. Spent 20+ years redefining the new me, Fortunatly have lossy many emotions so no depression/anxiety is able to effect me thank god! If a problem it’s forgotten within minuets. As the years have gone by am aware am becoming frustrated trying to build a social life, aware of what a pain I am to remaining family. So many hours alone on a day

[Tractom in reply to skydivesurvivor]

Hi there,

Packing a malefunction must have been a big wake up call and is a shock to have to face your limitations. We try not to show out limitations to others and ourselves but it takes braveness to do so, good on you for facing it.

You are lucky in some respects by having lost some emotions, anxiety is my biggest bug bear. It's like having a constant policeman on your shoulder warning you not to say things or do things because of the sea of concequences, that your brain makes up.

Maybe you could go to a local Headway group meeting and socialise with people who have been through similar things, at least they would understand.

Don't forget you are never alone, keep in touch mate.

Regards, Tractom