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How did I manage that?

Strange title I know but bare with me. Had a good day today managed a short walk with a new group of bi people run by our local football club. was sat in...

Strange title I know but bare with me. Had a good day today managed a short wal...

•10 years ago

Ima be on the news!

Got an e-mail the other day from the great south run saying they want an interview! I'll give you all a shout out :)

Got an e-mail the other day from the great south run saying they want an intervi...

•10 years ago

About me

HI, I recently contacted Headway because of the need for support due to my loving wife having suffered a stroke. My wife, Yvonne has been in hospital since 2nd...

HI, I recently contacted Headway because of the need for support due to my lovin...

•10 years ago

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Do you ever get that feeling

That you're kind of trapped inside your own body? Like, everything seems to work fine, but there's just that strange sensation that you and your body are like...

That you're kind of trapped inside your own body? Like, everything seems to work...

•10 years ago

Been on the radio today.

Just got back from an interview on the local community radio station. Talked bit about my TBI, subsequent recovery, and the help Headway have been in that. I...

Just got back from an interview on the local community radio station. Talked bit...

•10 years ago

Did you know? And some good news.

If anyone else suffers from the double hit of noise tiggering the truly violent and blinding headaches and a very serious dislike of dentists please read on....

If anyone else suffers from the double hit of noise tiggering the truly violent ...

•10 years ago

Forget-me-nots for Alice5 (as promised).

After several days of trying to post this picture the right way up I've given up. Rotating makes no difference so here are the forget-me-nots you asked for...

After several days of trying to post this picture the right way up I've given up...

•10 years ago

OFF TOPIC! Caricature

Last one was George Clooney, the coffee drinker :). Who is this actor?

Last one was George Clooney, the coffee drinker :). Who is this actor?

•10 years ago

Wellness mama

This is a little snippet of an email newsletter I got from Katie, the Wellness mama. "It makes me so angry to read the latest statistics about the hundreds of...

This is a little snippet of an email newsletter I got from Katie, the Wellness m...

•10 years ago

ESA medical today

I've got my ESA medical today and I'm soooo nervous, mt daughters coming with me as my speach isn't good and I loose words or say the wrong ones, and my memory...

I've got my ESA medical today and I'm soooo nervous, mt daughters coming with me...

•10 years ago

Was feeling so good

Well the rain finally stopped and with a little encouragement from my wife decided to go for a walk and call in and see my daughter. The sun was out and was...

Well the rain finally stopped and with a little encouragement from my wife decid...

•10 years ago

VP Shunts and Rain

How are VP shunts affected by rain? With certain amounts of CSF pressure, can the mind be affected as well? My entire body seemed to be affected by the rain...

How are VP shunts affected by rain? With certain amounts of CSF pressure, can t...

•10 years ago

Election

It is really important that each person votes for the party they think is most able to lead the country. Noone can tell anyone else who to vote for because it...

It is really important that each person votes for the party they think is most a...

•10 years ago

I didn't realise how much Meds I am taking

I was taking my medication a couple of hours ago,which comes in blister packs because of my memory/confusion episodes. Out of curiosity as my medication seems...

I was taking my medication a couple of hours ago,which comes in blister packs be...

•10 years ago

Nepal Earthquake

When you see things like this tragedy happening I count my lucky stars, and think how small my health problems are in the big scheme of things. Then I feel...

When you see things like this tragedy happening I count my lucky stars, and thi...

•10 years ago

Best deal for the disabled

Ok I know it's a political question, but I don't know enough about disabled issues to make an informed decision. which political party is going to give us...

Ok I know it's a political question, but I don't know enough about disabled issu...

•10 years ago

OFF TOPIC! Caricature

Last one was David Beckham. Now, who is this actor?

Last one was David Beckham. Now, who is this actor?

•10 years ago

Aspartame

http://livingtraditionally.com/aspartame-re-branded-aminosweet-next-chapter-aspartames-dangerous-history-1/ I said it once before and I shall say it again, I...

http://livingtraditionally.com/aspartame-re-branded-aminosweet-next-chapter-aspa...

•10 years ago

art retirement hobby

As I have not posted anything for some time I thought I would put this on tonight. Since I retired I have started doing Art, this weekend I finished 2 pictures...

As I have not posted anything for some time I thought I would put this on tonigh...

•10 years ago

The truth about recovering from a brain injury

Guardian article I came across from 2010 http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/jun/22/recovering-brain-injury "Suddenly a Top Gear presenter sounds...

Guardian article I came across from 2010 http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

•10 years ago

Driving

Saw doctor this morning. Gave me the go ahead to drive again . also told me not to use the car as much and walk. I hate walking out on my own. Think l may...

Saw doctor this morning. Gave me the go ahead to drive again . also told me not...

•10 years ago

Re: Ever had one of those days

Angelite This is a photo of my treasured Hanging Basket from last year. Every plant was grown from seed. I nearly cried when it died off

Angelite This is a photo of my treasured Hanging Basket from last year. Every pl...

•10 years ago

Ever had one of days and it's not even 9pm

It's very rare I have a proper sleep ie. During the night for 8 hours like "Normal" people. I love the Sun as I think I may have SAD because I really do get...

It's very rare I have a proper sleep ie. During the night for 8 hours like "Norm...

•10 years ago

On the mend

Good news at Addenbrookes yesterday. X rays were good so can begin to wean off the back brace and cervical collar. Hubby must still wear them when out and...

Good news at Addenbrookes yesterday. X rays were good so can begin to wean off t...

•10 years ago

Seeing the light at the end of tunnel

My goodness I went back to the gp and notes that I am not feeling good on the medication because it's having a low impact on 150 mg and still feeling on edge...

My goodness I went back to the gp and notes that I am not feeling good on the me...

•10 years ago

head injury and professionals

I HAD A HEAD INJURY 29YEARS AGO RESULTING IN BRAIN DAMAGE,THEN 2YEARS AGO I HAD A CARDIAC ARREST MY BRAIN WAS STARVED OF OXYGEN FOR A SHORT TIME WHY CANT I GET...

I HAD A HEAD INJURY 29YEARS AGO RESULTING IN BRAIN DAMAGE,THEN 2YEARS AGO I HAD ...

•10 years ago

Residential Care

Hi. I am the long term partner of Tracey who is 40. She had an accidental hypoglycaemic (low blood sugar levels) event over Christmas resulting in,...

Hi. I am the long term partner of Tracey who is 40. She had an accidental hypo...

•10 years ago

please vote

today is the last day to register to vote in the election I have no interest in making this post political nor any interest how people vote All I want to...

today is the last day to register to vote in the election I have no interest in ...

•10 years ago

Concert Staff.

Last night I was at a local concert and could help but notice the section held towards the front for mainly young people with a disabilities and their carers ,...

Last night I was at a local concert and could help but notice the section held t...

•10 years ago

Headaches

I still get weird headache's like a heaviness all over. Its been a month. Does anyone else ever had this ??

I still get weird headache's like a heaviness all over. Its been a month. Does a...

•10 years ago

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