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Struggling as a carer

So my husband had a brain injury 2 years ago he was in hospital for 3 months, and has done amazingly well, I on the other hand am buckling fast.I find him...

So my husband had a brain injury 2 years ago he was in hospital for 3 months, an...

Pixieloo

•4 years ago

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Loss of sight after a stroke

My husband had a stroke after heart valve replacement surgery. He has lost his sight. No one can tell me what to expect next. Has anyone on here been in the...

My husband had a stroke after heart valve replacement surgery. He has lost his s...

Oldmasons

•4 years ago

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Worried/embarrassed

Not sure if I'm being silly but twice today I have now had accident (bowel movement) with out even knowing, not sure if that's something to worry about

Not sure if I'm being silly but twice today I have now had accident (bowel movem...

Beany43

•4 years ago

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What do you do?

What do you do? It's the most frightening and yet seemingly innocuous question in the world for me. It's usually among the first three questions I'm asked when...

What do you do? It's the most frightening and yet seemingly innocuous question i...

Glenquoich

•4 years ago

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AVM

My son 34 years old had 3 years back avm stroke physicaly fit however memory problem , short term memory and old memories . How to overcome

My son 34 years old had 3 years back avm stroke physicaly fit however memory pro...

gusancheti

•4 years ago

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experiences of progress in rehab

So my husband has arrived at a specialist rehab unit yesterday, I was allowed an hour with him today and the unit seems very nice,he has a nice room...

So my husband has arrived at a specialist rehab unit yesterday, I was allowed an...

pozza40

•4 years ago

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26 experiences of a unbreakable healthy body

I had a good workshop using the Embodied Yoga Principles. I'm sharing the 26 poses found on YouTube. Easy to do. An opportunity to experience how you feel in...

I had a good workshop using the Embodied Yoga Principles. I'm sharing the 26 pos...

RecoveringH

•4 years ago

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Free, World Class, Mindfulness Audio. An Aid To Recovery.

Hi all. If any of you have followed my recovery from PCS (yes the annoying rants and all) you may know I have gone back to University. I'm studying Mindfulness...

Hi all. If any of you have followed my recovery from PCS (yes the annoying rants...

pinkvision

•4 years ago

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Confused

Been in hospital for a week as I thought I had suffered another SAH, had 2 ct scan, mri and a mra doctors told me they couldn't see another 1 but on my...

Been in hospital for a week as I thought I had suffered another SAH, had 2 ct sc...

Beany43

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Another sample...

That's Hollie sorted for Christmas :) https://www.zazzle.co.uk/womens_force_of_nature_t_shirt-235809926503389583

That's Hollie sorted for Christmas :) https://www.zazzle.co.uk/womens_force_of_n...

BaronC

•4 years ago

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2 weeks since I fell and banged my head

I found this forum and would welcome some advice. I’m in my sixties. 2 weeks ago I fell in the house. I was carrying the recycling box, tripped on a rolled up...

I found this forum and would welcome some advice. I’m in my sixties. 2 weeks ago...

Coachv

•4 years ago

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New Member, Very Old Brain Injury.

Hello All, I'm a TBI survivor; an Extradural Haematoma after a fall in 1984 aged 17. I'm still learning as are my family. I had no post TBI care or rehab after...

Hello All, I'm a TBI survivor; an Extradural Haematoma after a fall in 1984 aged...

Glenquoich

•4 years ago

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Anyone had any experience with radio surgery

Depression after avm

Bellbells

•4 years ago

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The residual BI shopping problem

So more 8 years into the BI world I have learnt to tolerate the worst of the bright lights, crowds, peculiarities of where different chains like to place...

So more 8 years into the BI world I have learnt to tolerate the worst of the bri...

sospan

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Personality issues

Hi All, I have recently come to a realisation I wanted to share.I am 2yrs post ABI and its been a long journey of recovery but also introspection and I really...

Hi All, I have recently come to a realisation I wanted to share.I am 2yrs post A...

Headshrink

•4 years ago

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How do I know if my symptoms are a TBI?

I've been suffering from migraines and headaches for the last 15 years, during which time I've sustained at least 10 concussions, mainly through playing rugby....

I've been suffering from migraines and headaches for the last 15 years, during w...

Ren1983

•4 years ago

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Designing...

When a brain injured idiot goes into fashion... :)_ https://www.zazzle.co.uk/store/braindamagedbaron

When a brain injured idiot goes into fashion... :)_ https://www.zazzle.co.uk/st...

BaronC

•4 years ago

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internal vibrations at night

when i lay down to sleep at night i feel some sort of internal vibration starting from shoulder then to my jaw, sometimes on my arms. anyone experience this?...

when i lay down to sleep at night i feel some sort of internal vibration startin...

phjose121

•4 years ago

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Back to square one

All that stress and anxiety Theresa May put disabled people through when she was trying to be a Margaret Thatcher and save money. Turns out the country is in...

All that stress and anxiety Theresa May put disabled people through when she was...

spideyman

•4 years ago

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Hello from Stockholm, Sweden

Hi, I had my first TIA 10 days ago, so I can't write much due to my blurred vision and - migraine - headaches, [edited by admin] Be Blessed ;)

Hi, I had my first TIA 10 days ago, so I can't write much due to my blurred visi...

healinghandsdeb

•4 years ago

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Dating. How

This is unbelievable and it seems I’m destined to spend the rest of my life single. Never been married. Never produced kids. At 18 I suffered a brain...

This is unbelievable and it seems I’m destined to spend the rest of my life sing...

spideyman

•4 years ago

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World mental health day

This is just one moment out of many over the last 5yrs, I’ve experienced not being able to put into words how I’m feeling. I didn’t really suffer from mental...

This is just one moment out of many over the last 5yrs, I’ve experienced not bei...

Kavib

•4 years ago

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Weird and funny - mayonnaise

With a Head Injury you suffer from so many issues, some you usual expect; memory, headaches etc. the others somewhat softer but just as hard to deal with...

With a Head Injury you suffer from so many issues, some you usual expect; memory...

sospan

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Partner has brain injury

I'm living with someone who suffered brain injury from car accident. I'm struggling with the loneliness and feeling of being in over my head. Am looking for...

I'm living with someone who suffered brain injury from car accident. I'm struggl...

claire63314

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Weird and yet funny

What was a big problem for me at first was that after the accident I had no feeling and no use of my right hand so I tried practicing but that was really slow...

What was a big problem for me at first was that after the accident I had no feel...

Newtonpovey

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Brain Injury and PTSD Resources-Car Accident Recovery

I'm a TBI and PTSD, chronic pain accident survivor and wanted to share resources with others here that I've found helpful. Two private groups on facebook I'm...

I'm a TBI and PTSD, chronic pain accident survivor and wanted to share resources...

sopranoA

•4 years ago

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A way forward for me

I kept trying to walk and it was all too uncoordinated, since the accident I sort of lean to the left when I walk with my cane. It’s mostly because they...

I kept trying to walk and it was all too uncoordinated, since the accident I sor...

Newtonpovey

•4 years ago

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ICP wound still healing, but hurts

Maybe reassurance; where the ICP monitor inserted the area healing really well now. Stitches sort of poking out now like black string with little knot. But the...

Maybe reassurance; where the ICP monitor inserted the area healing really well n...

New_beginning

•4 years ago

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TBI and complete 3rd nerve palsy after a cycling accident in August 2020

So I'm fairly new to this world and thought it would be good to share my story and hopefully connect with others in a similar situation. Nice to meet you all!...

So I'm fairly new to this world and thought it would be good to share my story a...

OasisDreams

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Am I mad or is everybody else??

Hi all, have been sectioned for having a brain injury and retaliating verbally to unbelievable attacks lasting nearly 2 years and others 20 years, a hard...

Hi all, have been sectioned for having a brain injury and retaliating verbally t...

BOOKSHHELF

•4 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for October 2020

Struggling as a carer

Loss of sight after a stroke

Worried/embarrassed

What do you do?

AVM

experiences of progress in rehab

26 experiences of a unbreakable healthy body

Free, World Class, Mindfulness Audio. An Aid To Recovery.

Confused

Another sample...

2 weeks since I fell and banged my head

New Member, Very Old Brain Injury.

Anyone had any experience with radio surgery

The residual BI shopping problem

Personality issues

How do I know if my symptoms are a TBI?

Designing...

internal vibrations at night

Back to square one

Hello from Stockholm, Sweden

Dating. How

World mental health day

Weird and funny - mayonnaise

Partner has brain injury

Weird and yet funny

Brain Injury and PTSD Resources-Car Accident Recovery

A way forward for me

ICP wound still healing, but hurts

TBI and complete 3rd nerve palsy after a cycling accident in August 2020

Am I mad or is everybody else??

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