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Russ first (almost) week home.

I am whipped! Sore, tired, crying from anxiety. BUT he is so strong, his biggest obstacles are hand tremors, muscle loss and his bed sore. He gets frustrated...

I am whipped! Sore, tired, crying from anxiety. BUT he is so strong, his biggest...

Angelia1234

•6 years ago

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Headway News Bitesize August 2018

We've just released the latest issue of our monthly newsletter, Headway News Bitesize. It's packed full of news and features from the world of Headway and...

We've just released the latest issue of our monthly newsletter, Headway News Bit...

headwayuk

Partner•6 years ago

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Hydrocephalus?

I recently was referred to a neurologist by my GP following some problems I was having (i won’t go into detail). He neurologist then referred me for an MRI of...

I recently was referred to a neurologist by my GP following some problems I was ...

Ds30901

•6 years ago

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Pip - next steps?

Hi... just got notice my pips been refused. My husband screen shot the letter so not got full details. How do I appeal, what’s my next step? Thank you in...

Hi... just got notice my pips been refused. My husband screen shot the letter so...

19KMcG87

•6 years ago

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Life after Subdural. ESA and Open University

My partner had a traumatic brain injury 2 years ago - a Subdural followed by a craniotomy. He’s not been the same since, struggling mostly with his emotions...

My partner had a traumatic brain injury 2 years ago - a Subdural followed by a c...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Light at the end of the tunnel

About me .. I had a sah in 2007 and was in the Walton for a few months after , I was unable to walk or talk and didn’t know anyone was .. fast forward 11 years...

About me .. I had a sah in 2007 and was in the Walton for a few months after , I...

Lynzowoo

•6 years ago

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Experiencing a meltdown

This morning whilst at work I received a call from my letting agent regarding changing my oven. Basically to say my landlord can't arrange so I need to order...

This morning whilst at work I received a call from my letting agent regarding ch...

Ro_76

•6 years ago

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Russ is home after 4 months following possible anoxic brain injury and varying levels of consciousness

Well he's home. Gonna be a lot of work. One day at a time. Just 2-3 months after being asked to consider basically ending his life, He is home. Laughing with...

Well he's home. Gonna be a lot of work. One day at a time. Just 2-3 months afte...

Angelia1234

•6 years ago

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OMG brain mass responces are Love with the First responder in Santa Clara CA

White male must love Jews so much to Strike me on left side of head by white male with intent of hate. The Santa Clara sherriff dept arrived and saved my...

White male must love Jews so much to Strike me on left side of head by white mal...

Bumped_Bruise_Brain

•6 years ago

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Long term effects of brain injury

Its coming up to 9 years after my accident. when i acquired a tbi ,fractured skull and subdural haematoma made more complicated with an l5 verterbrae collapse...

Its coming up to 9 years after my accident. when i acquired a tbi ,fractured sku...

Astley10

•6 years ago

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How to be Courageous?

Sunday vibes - How to be courageous in life? This is a difficult one, I think everyone has different levels of experiences that would determine their courage....

Sunday vibes - How to be courageous in life? This is a difficult one, I think e...

Kavib

•6 years ago

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Long haul flights with an ABI

Have flown many times short-distances, also to Vancouver several years ago post SAH, but I'm wondering if anyone has flown any further, say Australia? The...

Have flown many times short-distances, also to Vancouver several years ago post ...

swedishblue

•6 years ago

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New to the site .... trying to finding people to talk to with ocular hypertension, traumatic glaucoma & post concussion syndrome

I turned and hit right furthest side of forehead on the edge of a concrete wall. I had the usual flashes and headache you'd expect for a day or 2 and lump....

I turned and hit right furthest side of forehead on the edge of a concrete wall....

Clare1929

•6 years ago

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Ongoing esa assessment

Well the plot thickens, or is it just a thick plot ? Finally got my gp letter to the right department to state it would be benificial to all concerned for me...

Well the plot thickens, or is it just a thick plot ? Finally got my gp letter to...

paxo05

•6 years ago

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Pip appeal

Hi I just wanted to say, that I had my magistrates pip appeal..I didn't win....I'm glad that its all over, it's been a stressful journey...14 months of...

Hi I just wanted to say, that I had my magistrates pip appeal..I didn't win....I...

371960

•6 years ago

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Paranormal: online docters uncovered (bbc iplayer)

Has anyone else watched this: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b3qb74 And guess what it stars the medication ive just come off and one of the website (x uk...

Has anyone else watched this: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b3qb74 And gue...

bexx87

•6 years ago

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Confusion around tackling daily tasks, where to start, what order to do things in and getting very mixed up!

So difficult to get a grasp on things needing done on a daily basis. I do the writing things down and keeping notes, but even that starts to look like a...

So difficult to get a grasp on things needing done on a daily basis. I do the wr...

deborah27

•6 years ago

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Meditation

I just wanted to say to share that I started meditating a few months ago . Honestly everyone should try it you have nothing to lose. It just has me thinking in...

I just wanted to say to share that I started meditating a few months ago . Hones...

Pat-rick1

•6 years ago

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Always someone worse off

How many people take being able to walk for granted? Be honest do you ever think how lucky you are to be able to walk even if you can’t walk far? There is a...

How many people take being able to walk for granted? Be honest do you ever think...

keeley24

•6 years ago

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My Beautiful Parents’ Health

Hi there 😊 I hope you’re all well. I’ve just joined this website to share a recent event that’s taken my family & I by shock, in the hope of recieiving any...

Hi there 😊 I hope you’re all well. I’ve just joined this website to share a re...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Epidural Hematoma

Hello there:) I'm new to this group and am hoping to get some advice. My husband suffered a TBI a little over a year ago while playing basketball in the...

Hello there:) I'm new to this group and am hoping to get some advice. My husban...

wifeofbraininjured

•6 years ago

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BIRUs response .... shocked me

So all ive last week I have been on constant edge over this mornings appointment and I turned up early and went in and saw her, told her everything that has...

So all ive last week I have been on constant edge over this mornings appointment...

bexx87

•6 years ago

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Re- Occurring frustration

Today is the 15 year anniversary of my Brain injury. 15 years ago while crossing the road I was hit by a car, my survival chance was 1/100 due to the extent of...

Today is the 15 year anniversary of my Brain injury. 15 years ago while crossing...

Dennydjhaz

•6 years ago

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BMW

I finished off another picture of my friend's BMW. Bit of a difference for me as I am usually drawing animals but I think this came out rather good, don't you...

I finished off another picture of my friend's BMW. Bit of a difference for me as...

Matt2584

•6 years ago

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Noise - I think

Hi all, I've been trying to find some information to my question with no luck. Was hoping that maybe someone could help. I've read about others not liking...

Hi all, I've been trying to find some information to my question with no luck. W...

Chelle3069

•6 years ago

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Confused - Hypoxic Brain Injury

Haven’t written for a while so this is a kind of update. Thought I’d had an hypoxic brain injury over a year ago following a suicide attempt using carbon...

Haven’t written for a while so this is a kind of update. Thought I’d had an hypo...

IanAG

•6 years ago

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Even people with brain injury don’t understand them

I think we have all come across people who don’t have BI who can’t understand what it’s like. I had a not so nice talk with a woman who attends the same BI...

I think we have all come across people who don’t have BI who can’t understand wh...

keeley24

•6 years ago

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Guest speaker at Honey Bash Gala

Happy Saturday! It’s great to be a part of this great organisation - The Bee Foundation - to help raise awareness on Aneurysms. Hope you get a chance to read...

Happy Saturday! It’s great to be a part of this great organisation - The Bee Fou...

Kavib

•6 years ago

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Coma now for a week

Advice needed...my brother has had surgery for serious brain bleeds and is now on a ventilator to give time for healing before the medical team try to take him...

Advice needed...my brother has had surgery for serious brain bleeds and is now o...

SJR43

•6 years ago

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FAKING IT!

Had a massive brain haemorrhage back in 2012 due to an AVM (antrivenus malformation) left me with low mobility, mental problems, fatigue, anxiety and more.....

Had a massive brain haemorrhage back in 2012 due to an AVM (antrivenus malforma...

Wazza84

•6 years ago

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All posts for August 2018

Russ first (almost) week home.

Headway News Bitesize August 2018

Hydrocephalus?

Pip - next steps?

Life after Subdural. ESA and Open University

Light at the end of the tunnel

Experiencing a meltdown

Russ is home after 4 months following possible anoxic brain injury and varying levels of consciousness

OMG brain mass responces are Love with the First responder in Santa Clara CA

Long term effects of brain injury

How to be Courageous?

Long haul flights with an ABI

New to the site .... trying to finding people to talk to with ocular hypertension, traumatic glaucoma & post concussion syndrome

Ongoing esa assessment

Pip appeal

Paranormal: online docters uncovered (bbc iplayer)

Confusion around tackling daily tasks, where to start, what order to do things in and getting very mixed up!

Meditation

Always someone worse off

My Beautiful Parents’ Health

Epidural Hematoma

BIRUs response .... shocked me

Re- Occurring frustration

BMW

Noise - I think

Confused - Hypoxic Brain Injury

Even people with brain injury don’t understand them

Guest speaker at Honey Bash Gala

Coma now for a week

FAKING IT!

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