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so worried about cognitive problems.

Just woke up to feelings of mental confusion, where i’m kind of chasing a thoughts but can’t quite get them. Accompanied by the usual constant head ringing,...

Just woke up to feelings of mental confusion, where i’m kind of chasing a thoug...

Dann2

•9 months ago

4 Replies

Reindeer

Hi folks, I don’t draw as much as used to, I’m a bit busy doing other things and where my Headway has helped me get around on the buses on my own, I’m...

Hi folks, I don’t draw as much as used to, I’m a bit busy doing other things a...

Matt2584

•9 months ago

22 Replies

hello

Hi. New here and not sure if it’s going to help or not? My injury was “only” 4 months ago. I thought I would be “back to normal “ by now. I have tried going...

Hi. New here and not sure if it’s going to help or not? My injury was “only” 4 m...

WonderingWanda

•9 months ago

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sectioned

hi I am new to here, my husband had a traumatic brain injury last august an has been in hospital and most recently rehab. I was told the Gp has asked for a...

hi I am new to here, my husband had a traumatic brain injury last august an ha...

T-88

•9 months ago

19 Replies

apologies

not been active for a while,many reasons for this...sean appears to be fairly happy at new home,i remain suspicious of course(but wont go into that)Having gone...

not been active for a while,many reasons for this...sean appears to be fairly ha...

Dogsabighelp

•9 months ago

7 Replies

TBI Advice

Hi, My mum had a fall 10 days ago and has several intracranial bleeds, swelling etc. I am concerned that she has an infection, has been on strong...

Hi, My mum had a fall 10 days ago and has several intracranial bleeds, swelling...

Iris01

•9 months ago

11 Replies

Help after TBI and Craniotomy

Desperately seeking advice as believe my son is on the verge of a breakdown. He sustained severe TBI in December 2018, and had craniotomy in March 2019. Was...

Desperately seeking advice as believe my son is on the verge of a breakdown. H...

Lisamarsh

•9 months ago

8 Replies

realisation

i’m sorry if this is triggering to anyone, not my intention. I know we all suffer from different conditions and i hope i dont come across badly on here. i can...

i’m sorry if this is triggering to anyone, not my intention. I know we all suffe...

Dann2

•9 months ago

8 Replies

Anger management

Hello again,I'm wondering if anyone can suggest any tips or strategies I could use to help my son manage his anger. He is as gentle as a lamb when in a good...

Hello again,I'm wondering if anyone can suggest any tips or strategies I could u...

scottishbluebell

•9 months ago

7 Replies

Am I right to feel upset at this....

After being full time mon-fri I was told by hospital doctor what happens to my brain when I am stressed out. I totally understood and went on her decision of...

After being full time mon-fri I was told by hospital doctor what happens to my b...

Hidden

•9 months ago

13 Replies

head injury years ago. Seems silly

Hi. I had a mild head injury 40 years ago, it totally destroyed my life. I have memory concentrating hearing cognitive issues.

Hi. I had a mild head injury 40 years ago, it totally destroyed my life. I have ...

LeilaNikita

•9 months ago

6 Replies

in limbo…

so in limbo coping with these brain problems. Can’t get involved and enjoy life with others and can’t find any help medically. stuck in the middle, frustrated...

so in limbo coping with these brain problems. Can’t get involved and enjoy life ...

Dann2

•9 months ago

6 Replies

Covid plus brain injury

How have people coped with this - any tips? Did you have any more fatigue problems afterwards or just revert back to your own normal? How did you manage to...

How have people coped with this - any tips? Did you have any more fatigue proble...

Painting-girl

•9 months ago

32 Replies

Fatigue and anger

It's been a while... 30 years https://youtu.be/WPKjZ6HQpNg

BaronC

•9 months ago

25 Replies

Claim coming to end?

Has anyone who sustained their traumatic brain injury from an accident involving a claim ever experienced a sense of unease when their claim is nearing its...

Has anyone who sustained their traumatic brain injury from an accident involving...

harold21

•9 months ago

7 Replies

How much sleep do you need a night?

I was wondering how much sleep people need a night Thanks Bonfire

bonfire

•10 months ago

7 Replies

mitazapine please help

hi everyone hopi g someone can help my hubby is on mitazapine 15mg to take at night his been on it for 2years now since his brain injury but iv noticed he...

hi everyone hopi g someone can help my hubby is on mitazapine 15mg to take at ni...

fity123r

•10 months ago

19 Replies

Update on son & Legal case began against Hospital Trust that failed him.

Hi all, so pleased to say our son is continuing to do well. We have had a further review of his Baclofen pump and dosage slightly increased again. The...

Hi all, so pleased to say our son is continuing to do well. We have had a furthe...

Nanapal

•10 months ago

15 Replies

Pregabalin

I've been put on Pregabalin recently (2 .5 years into a TBI) for extreme depression and disruptive sleep. It definitely helps me to sleep but my thinking is so...

I've been put on Pregabalin recently (2 .5 years into a TBI) for extreme depress...

cyclinghu

•10 months ago

11 Replies

Legs moving alot more after accident

I had a recent stint in hospital. I got legs air boots the are trembling so much they move out of them also with a T5 injury legs are supposed to bend which...

I had a recent stint in hospital. I got legs air boots the are trembling so much...

Felix12

•10 months ago

4 Replies

Confusion family behaviour

I’m in a strange situation I had a large hemorrhage 2 months ago and have had majority of my right scull removed Thankfully I have made a very quick recovery...

I’m in a strange situation I had a large hemorrhage 2 months ago and have had ma...

Jodieb73

•10 months ago

13 Replies

Cold in my back

I had brain hemorrhage September 2021I am always tired.. don't understand why. I sleep well. But the worst problem I have had since leaving hospital, is the...

I had brain hemorrhage September 2021I am always tired.. don't understand why. I...

Notts22

•10 months ago

9 Replies

pip award

please can anyone help me understand the waiting times. How long is the average time or time for your decision

please can anyone help me understand the waiting times. How long is the average ...

Jodieb73

•10 months ago

5 Replies

Weight gain

Hi everyone I had a severe tbi end June 2022. Been on Levetiracetam 500mg twice daily. I’m now about 25lbs heavier than when I was discharged and about...

Hi everyone I had a severe tbi end June 2022. Been on Levetiracetam 500mg twi...

Justafall

•10 months ago

21 Replies

Job search

Morning all, my boyfriend desperately wants to start working and i want to help him, but i dont know which jobs i can offer him. After his surgery,...

Morning all, my boyfriend desperately wants to start working and i want to help ...

Iman_Thomas

•10 months ago

2 Replies

Body temperature

Do any other brain injury survivors struggle with high body temperatures? I'm constantly red hot and sweaty, a live beside a fan and always got air con on cold...

Do any other brain injury survivors struggle with high body temperatures? I'm co...

Philcragg

•10 months ago

29 Replies

Query for my client

I work in a care facility in Ayrshire and one of our clients is a 40 year old man with an acquired brain injury. He has indicated an interest in meeting new...

I work in a care facility in Ayrshire and one of our clients is a 40 year old ma...

Wallacetown

•10 months ago

3 Replies

how to get somebody assessed

Hi, My niece has several serious health problems. She has been waiting for an assessment by a neurologist for quite some time, apparently the referral was...

Hi, My niece has several serious health problems. She has been waiting for an as...

salamander160

•10 months ago

12 Replies

Stroke

Hello I am new on here. My husband had a massive stoke in March 2021 and only came home permenantly this January. He was a very able man and could fix and...

Hello I am new on here. My husband had a massive stoke in March 2021 and only ...

fratellis

•10 months ago

7 Replies

Cerebral inertial damage pain

I suffered a severe road accident 48 years ago and have been having excruciating paralysis pain down the right side of my face and body since then. I am due...

I suffered a severe road accident 48 years ago and have been having excruciating...

Dyegarden

•10 months ago

1 Reply

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All posts for July 2023

so worried about cognitive problems.

Reindeer

hello

sectioned

apologies

TBI Advice

Help after TBI and Craniotomy

realisation

Anger management

Am I right to feel upset at this....

head injury years ago. Seems silly

in limbo…

Covid plus brain injury

Fatigue and anger

Claim coming to end?

How much sleep do you need a night?

mitazapine please help

Update on son & Legal case began against Hospital Trust that failed him.

Pregabalin

Legs moving alot more after accident

Confusion family behaviour

Cold in my back

pip award

Weight gain

Job search

Body temperature

Query for my client

how to get somebody assessed

Stroke

Cerebral inertial damage pain

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Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Do you feel isolated as a result of your brain injury?

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