When my friends got there, my friend asked me if I was drinking because I was slurring so bad. Of course I said no, and they called an ambulance because I couldn't walk either, and nothing was making any sense to me. I couldn't answer the basic questions, what year is it, who is the President, thought it was Carter hehe. So off to the hospital we went. They did an x-ray, which of course didn't show anything, gave me pain meds for the headaches and sent me on my way. Went to my primary care doc, and he thought I was on drugs because I still could not speak correctly, and I had terrible balance. So that is as far as I got with the doctors.
Out of desperation to learn about brain injury, I found TBI chat. I wasn't one for chat rooms, but I couldn't understand what was happening to me. I was having seizures, and the doc couldn't tell me why. Since finding the TBI room, I have come a long way. The balance thing is still an issue if I am overly tired, and sometimes I have to really think of a word to use, my brain just misfires between the brain and the mouth. I have learned to laugh at it, and to be honest it is really funny at times what comes out of me.
My whole life changed after the brain injury, I had to drop out of school, I had to quit home schooling my kids for several months.
Happy to report, that I am doing really well, and I am going back to home schooling now. The doctors weren't any help so I owe it all to God and my friends at TBI. You all understood when no one else did, and could explain things to me when I didn't understand. I have no doubt in my mind that its the TBI room that saved my sanity. I have a much better understanding of what is going on with me, which really helps the stress level.
I am extremely grateful for the friendships I have developed there. You all have so much grace and compassion. So to all of you, a big huge hug and thank you. You were my lifeline to life for quite awhile.
Felt sorta silly writing a story about me,when so many people have it so much worse than I do. However, a brain injury is a brain injury, no matter how you get it.
May you all have much success in your process of healing, and be blessed in all that you do. And again, thank you for all of your support and unconditional love during the 7 months I have gotten to know so many of you.
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