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Strong enough to be weak

Hey there. I'm a 48yr old gay man...HIV+ and bipolar with a severe anxiety disorder..sexy huh? Anyhow..its been a lousy few weeks and I'm looking for...

Hey there. I'm a 48yr old gay man...HIV+ and bipolar with a severe anxiety disor...

Eriq70

•6 years ago

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Bereavement

When someone is lost close to you it’s an extremely difficult time for all their near family and friends, so it’s important to show support as much as you can....

When someone is lost close to you it’s an extremely difficult time for all their...

Kavib

•6 years ago

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Overthinking again and again and again

Why won’t my brain stop after one thought to then have to think the same thought five times over whilst making it think and feel five times worse than it...

Why won’t my brain stop after one thought to then have to think the same thought...

becky41060

•6 years ago

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Fundraising for BSF

I am really proud to be able to hold the first event in my house after having a Suburachnoid Haemorrhage 3 years ago. ( I used to have party’s/events in my...

I am really proud to be able to hold the first event in my house after having a ...

Kavib

•6 years ago

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Cat 3

I’m thinking g of visiting some old haunts and old cousins in Manchester sometime soon. I would love to meet you in person? Let me know if you are up for a...

I’m thinking g of visiting some old haunts and old cousins in Manchester sometim...

pleyland

•6 years ago

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Doctors don’t always give worst case scenario.

Reading quite a few posts here saying doctors always tell people worst that can happen to avoid giving false hope. My mum had a doctor who was opposite of...

Reading quite a few posts here saying doctors always tell people worst that can ...

keeley24

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Stay calm

Today I can’t slow my brain down . Already walked mediated and still can’t clam down

Today I can’t slow my brain down . Already walked mediated and still can’t clam ...

Pat-rick1

•6 years ago

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Unrehabilitable?

So suddenly my dad is unrehabilitable? Everyone has been telling me it’s early days after my dads cardiac arrest at the end of August 2017. But now the team...

So suddenly my dad is unrehabilitable? Everyone has been telling me it’s early d...

Mrdeek

•6 years ago

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Back to normal!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was out at a meeting with 10 or 12 people I have known for years when someone said "you'r doing really well. You are back to normal now" I was not rude as...

I was out at a meeting with 10 or 12 people I have known for years when someone ...

maureen103

•6 years ago

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Just asking ???

I don't want to freak anyone out but I really need to ask this, as we have something in common, which is we came close to death & I'm trying hard to put this...

I don't want to freak anyone out but I really need to ask this, as we have somet...

sammm2k

•6 years ago

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Bubble burst?

Suffered TBI nearly 12 months ago now , endured some difficult times whilst recovering , attended local brain injury unit , where I received some fantastic...

Suffered TBI nearly 12 months ago now , endured some difficult times whilst reco...

Ninaneurons

•6 years ago

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2 Brain Bleeds left me struggling

Hi, I had 2 brain bleeds, Haemorrhages, in August 2016 after a fall down concrete stairs. After surgery, I awoke with no clue of where I was, or what happened....

Hi, I had 2 brain bleeds, Haemorrhages, in August 2016 after a fall down concret...

Squire14

•6 years ago

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Do they even know what theyre doing?

Ive had a letter this morning telling me that theyve now got all the info for my PIP claim. Im actually going to a tribunal at the end of this month for PIP....

Ive had a letter this morning telling me that theyve now got all the info for m...

spideyman

•6 years ago

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Information about Head Cousstion

I don't think that parents shouldt leave there children at home by there self when it is storming outside because it was a little who just died from...

I don't think that parents shouldt leave there children at home by the...

Marea

•6 years ago

1 Reply

DOES it get better?

Just a weird situation. Had my head accident in October 2017. Just had a conversation today with a colleague about a patient who I had called from the ward...

Just a weird situation. Had my head accident in October 2017. Just had a convers...

Putzii2018

•6 years ago

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post concussion syndrome

post concussion syndrome , has any body suffered with this for more than 2 years please

post concussion syndrome , has any body suffered with this for more than 2 years...

smurf2

•6 years ago

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Wrong hospital

My husband has been in hospital since 20/1/18 following a ruptured aneurysm and subsequent haemorrhage. He has been making good progress but the hospital have...

My husband has been in hospital since 20/1/18 following a ruptured aneurysm and ...

treetate

•6 years ago

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help

My daughter suffered 3 bleeds on the brain, and is in southampton general hospital in the nueroligical ICU in a coma. Been trying to find what benefits her...

My daughter suffered 3 bleeds on the brain, and is in southampton general hospit...

ozzy57

•6 years ago

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Going home

So my sister surprised me with a trip back to Ireland for a week at Easter,Going by car . To say I’m anxious is a understatement.

So my sister surprised me with a trip back to Ireland for a week at Easter,Going...

Pat-rick1

•6 years ago

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Struggling to cope!

I’ve been with my husband for the last 10 yrs+ he has brain damage as a result of a hypoxia brain injury! Our relationship has deteriorated over time until...

I’ve been with my husband for the last 10 yrs+ he has brain damage as a result o...

Hannah2329

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Immune system

I had brain injury 4-5 years ago now I was wondering if it effected the immune system long term as I seem to catch a cold/flue very often and they are really...

I had brain injury 4-5 years ago now I was wondering if it effected the immune s...

Pab93

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Mum passed away suddenly

Evening everyone. My mum passed away suddenly last month. She'd had Alzheimer's for 10 years and was 71. The consultant thinks she suffered a seizure, when...

Evening everyone. My mum passed away suddenly last month. She'd had Alzheimer's ...

Claireybella

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Vote and share to raise awareness of brain injury

With the help of our supporters, Headway’s innovative short film Things not to say to someone with a brain injury has been named as a finalist in the...

With the help of our supporters, Headway’s innovative short film Things not to s...

headwayuk

Partner•6 years ago

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Living in Denial

I’m beginning to believe that I’ve been living in denial about just how much my BI has affected me and the fact that the consequences are pretty permanent. At...

I’m beginning to believe that I’ve been living in denial about just how much my ...

IanAG

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Just an update.

Well my wife's op went well. Longer than expected but now recovering well in hospital. Hopefully home soon so as I can start my new role as nurse. Must admit...

Well my wife's op went well. Longer than expected but now recovering well in hos...

paxo05

•6 years ago

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Adapting to new way of things

Hi I'm new to this but just generally trying to adapt to life after my husband suffered a brain injury four months ago. It's been a rollercoaster of emotions...

Hi I'm new to this but just generally trying to adapt to life after my husband s...

Owlgirl

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Really need help and advice

Hi I'm new to this but could really do with help/support and advice this is my story: I got married to my husband on the 12th October 2017 the happiest day of...

Hi I'm new to this but could really do with help/support and advice this is my s...

Samtopliss

•6 years ago

33 Replies

How difficult is it to move to a new Rehab Unit if unhappy with the current one?

Does anyone have any experience of moving a relative from a NHS facility to a different one or even a Private facility funded by NHS? How difficult is this to...

Does anyone have any experience of moving a relative from a NHS facility to a di...

WayneG1

•6 years ago

1 Reply

What was I talking about?

That’s what I find myself saying a lot lately,should I be concerned about it .i call doctor anyway

That’s what I find myself saying a lot lately,should I be concerned about it .i ...

Pat-rick1

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Struggling. Need something to give!

I'm in month nine now after my bleed and am still struggling! I had a bleed in my cerebellum due to an avm. My eyes have still not corrected, my independent...

I'm in month nine now after my bleed and am still struggling! I had a bleed in m...

Cornishwaves247

•6 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for March 2018

Strong enough to be weak

Bereavement

Overthinking again and again and again

Fundraising for BSF

Cat 3

Doctors don’t always give worst case scenario.

Stay calm

Unrehabilitable?

Back to normal!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just asking ???

Bubble burst?

2 Brain Bleeds left me struggling

Do they even know what theyre doing?

Information about Head Cousstion

DOES it get better?

post concussion syndrome

Wrong hospital

help

Going home

Struggling to cope!

Immune system

Mum passed away suddenly

Vote and share to raise awareness of brain injury

Living in Denial

Just an update.

Adapting to new way of things

Really need help and advice

How difficult is it to move to a new Rehab Unit if unhappy with the current one?

What was I talking about?

Struggling. Need something to give!

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